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J780 LLX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,329 mi
Last recorded187,329 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ780 LLX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2006 187,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake near end off travel

osf slight play in drop link

slight play in both rear wishbone front bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2005 173,578 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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J780 LLX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J780 LLX, 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 LLX registered?

J780 LLX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 October 1991.

Is J780 LLX safe to buy?

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