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J759 PKJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,837 mi
Last recorded144,837 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ759 PKJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 144,837 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 143,026 miles

front number plate damaged

offside rear shock absorber dust cover displaced

slight internal wear in steering rack assembly

Pass 12 Aug 2010 140,041 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 140,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front no plate damaged

nearside bonnet catch seized

Pass 12 Aug 2009 136,403 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 136,386 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate cracked

slight internal wear in steering rack assembly offside

Pass 24 Jul 2008 130,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2007 124,201 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 124,201 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 28 Jul 2006 115,777 miles

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

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

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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J759 PKJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J759 PKJ, 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 J759 PKJ registered?

J759 PKJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J759 PKJ safe to buy?

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