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J792 CHM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,724 mi
Last recorded70,724 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ792 CHM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 70,724 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 70,724 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 70,729 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 70,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 70,724 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,724 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,724 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,724 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 70,724 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,724 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,724 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 70,724 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 70,724 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 70,724 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 70,205 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 70,725 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2005 70,368 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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J792 CHM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J792 CHM, 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 J792 CHM registered?

J792 CHM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 August 1991.

Is J792 CHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J792 CHM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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