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J75 OCC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,707 mi
Last recorded59,707 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ75 OCC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,707 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)

both front suspension coil spings are corroded

both rear lamp clusters have slight water ingress

exhaust back box joint is badly corroded

exhaust centre box outer skin is corroded and slightly loose

front and rear brake disc faces are pitted

front to rear brake pipe is corroded behind its mounting clips and near the fuel tank

o/s/r brake pipe around the fuel tank area is corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,704 miles

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

nearside front brake discs ia corroded on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2009 55,688 miles

rear exhaust clamp snapped

Fail 4 Aug 2009 55,689 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,509 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 43,602 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 37,469 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 37,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J75 OCC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J75 OCC, 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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What year was J75 OCC registered?

J75 OCC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J75 OCC safe to buy?

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