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J780 XHK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,905 mi
Last recorded115,905 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ780 XHK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 115,905 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2012 115,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 114,598 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 112,850 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 110,893 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

slight corrosion of both rear brake hose unions

Fail 24 Apr 2009 110,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

slight corrosion of both rear brake hose unions

Pass 16 Jun 2007 110,863 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 110,762 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 XHK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHK, 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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J780 XHK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is J780 XHK safe to buy?

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