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J757 YSC

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,460 mi
Last recorded104,460 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ757 YSC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 104,460 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 104,064 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 104,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 103,322 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 102,352 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 102,219 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 101,915 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2017 101,893 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 101,131 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 101,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 26 May 2014 99,811 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2013 91,483 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 90,566 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2011 90,074 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 89,272 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 88,355 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 87,733 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 86,871 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 84,313 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 YSC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YSC, 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

How do I check the history of J757 YSC?

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What year was J757 YSC registered?

J757 YSC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 August 1991.

Is J757 YSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J757 YSC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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