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J776 UPB

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,173 mi
Last recorded134,173 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ776 UPB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2013 134,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 132,937 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 128,614 miles

Nail in front tyre

both rear tyres worn outer edges slightly

centre exhaust flange bracket broken-system secure

offside front inner wing rusted through-not prescribed area

Pass 19 Nov 2010 123,992 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 119,862 miles

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

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2008 116,193 miles

offside front inner wing rusted-outside prescribed area

Pass 12 Nov 2007 112,210 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 108,356 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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J776 UPB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J776 UPB, 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 J776 UPB registered?

J776 UPB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J776 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J776 UPB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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