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J778 CGP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

156,248 mi
Last recorded156,248 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ778 CGP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 156,248 miles

BOTH REAR BUMPER SUPPORT PANELS CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Front STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front WASHER NOT WORKING- O/S WORKING AND CLEARING

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Front HORN MOUNTING PANEL CORRODED

Offside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH TOP CORRODED

Offside Front STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

SIGNS OF CORROSION ON SILLS- UNABLE TO CHECK DUE TO SIDE SKIRTS

VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 4 Sep 2014 155,660 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear trailing arms corroding

corrosion around offside front subframe near engine mount

corrosion underneath vehicle

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front jacking point corroded

offside rear brake hose mounting bracket corroded-advise repair

one exhaust rubber missing-exhaust still secure

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jul 2014 155,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f jacking point area corroded

o/s/r brake hose mounting bracket- corroded- advise repair

slight play in steering joints

vehicle corroded underneath

Pass 13 Jul 2013 149,680 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 150,449 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 150,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2010 150,400 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 150,395 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2009 144,705 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 140,847 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 140,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 13,645 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 13,641 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 135,655 miles

all steel brake pipes corroding serv on test

Fail 28 Nov 2006 135,632 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all steel brake pipes corroding serv on test

Pass 21 Dec 2005 134,266 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 134,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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J778 CGP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J778 CGP, 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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J778 CGP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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