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J765 CYH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,919 mi
Last recorded92,919 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ765 CYH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 92,919 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 87,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 83,569 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 79,553 miles

Both front top inner wings corroded

Both rear shockers top dust covers loose

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

Offside front roll bar link dust cover split

Offside rear outer sill by jacking point area corroded

Offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 79,531 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front top inner wings corroded

Both rear shockers top dust covers loose

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

Offside front roll bar link dust cover split

Offside rear outer sill by jacking point area corroded

Offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 75,668 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 72,009 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 71,981 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 67,954 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 61,165 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 54,387 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 49,959 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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J765 CYH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J765 CYH, 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 J765 CYH registered?

J765 CYH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J765 CYH safe to buy?

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