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J780 GOR

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,324 mi
Last recorded153,324 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ780 GOR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 153,324 miles

front pads getting low

gear box exhaust hanger corroded

o/s and n/s outr seals corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2008 153,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front pads getting low

gear box exhaust hanger corroded

o/s and n/s outr seals corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2007 148,908 miles

Corrosion at offside front and rear vehicle jacking points.

Front exhaust mounting corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside front and offside front-lower swivel joints both have lateral and vertical movement when under load.Advise replacement soon.

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

Offside inner steering rack joint slightly worn.

Oil staining at power steering oil resevoir/hoses and pump areas.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded/weak at front end of silencer.

Pass 22 Dec 2006 145,305 miles

Front brake pads worn to approx,5 to 6mm.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside front and offside front-lower ball joints have lateral wear.(when under load).

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded.(Chassis side of flexi brake hose).

Rear shock absorber chrome inserts corroded at tops.

Pass 12 Dec 2005 134,681 miles

n/s/r inner side light not working

Fail 12 Dec 2005 134,681 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r inner side light not working

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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J780 GOR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J780 GOR, 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 J780 GOR registered?

J780 GOR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J780 GOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J780 GOR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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