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J76 BJN

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,889 mi
Last recorded98,889 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ76 BJN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 98,889 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 98,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 97,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 44,695 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring missing

Offside Rear coil spring missing

Fail 10 May 2017 44,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported near link arm (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring missing

Offside Rear coil spring missing

Pass 1 Jun 2016 91,416 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear and coil springs o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

service and parking brake efficiency only just met, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 16 May 2016 91,515 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush O/S N/S (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated O/S N/S (2.6.1)

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S N/S (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 90,880 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 90,852 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,815 miles

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

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

n/s front flex pipe cracking but not down to the cords

o/s front tyre has aging cracks

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 4 Jun 2013 88,813 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

n/s front flex pipe cracking but not down to the cords

o/s front tyre has aging cracks

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,555 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ageing cracks appearing on o/s front tyre

Fail 30 May 2012 87,555 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ageing cracks appearing on o/s front tyre

Pass 28 May 2011 86,345 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 84,906 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 84,906 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 82,340 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 79,714 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 79,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 May 2006 77,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 77,555 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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J76 BJN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J76 BJN, 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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J76 BJN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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