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J761 EHT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,374 mi
Last recorded56,374 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ761 EHT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 56,374 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 56,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 55,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 54,307 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 53,616 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 53,616 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 52,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 51,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 51,815 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 50,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,978 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,718 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,803 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,865 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,358 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,866 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,579 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,031 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,651 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,931 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,376 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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J761 EHT 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 J761 EHT, 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 J761 EHT registered?

J761 EHT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is J761 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J761 EHT 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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