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J757 SMO

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,683 mi
Last recorded72,683 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ757 SMO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 72,683 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 72,683 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 72,683 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 72,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2022 72,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,647 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,586 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,235 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2018 72,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 72,124 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,105 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 69,535 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 69,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Pass 20 May 2014 68,822 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 68,453 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 67,950 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 67,701 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 67,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 66,848 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,736 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 64,255 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 62,636 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 SMO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J757 SMO registered?

J757 SMO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 September 1991.

Is J757 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J757 SMO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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