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J757 JAM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

8,251 mi
Last recorded8,251 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ757 JAM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 8,251 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill - jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 8,251 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill - jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 8,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill has minor corrosion

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

bonnet secondary catch sticking

Fail 21 Jun 2021 8,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill has minor corrosion

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

bonnet secondary catch sticking

Pass 2 Jun 2020 8,243 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill has minor corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill has minor corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2019 8,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill has minor corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill has minor corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2019 8,154 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill has minor corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill has minor corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2018 7,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced operation of fog lamp causes n/s lamp to dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 7,288 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 6,565 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 5,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 4,272 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 3,588 miles

corrosion around offside rear jacking point

Pass 13 Jun 2012 2,447 miles

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 7 Jun 2012 2,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 10 Jun 2011 320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 167,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 165,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 164,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 162,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 162,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 159,097 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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J757 JAM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J757 JAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J757 JAM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 December 1991.

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