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J793 CYD

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,846 mi
Last recorded116,846 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ793 CYD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 116,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake imbalanced

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged less than 40mm outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 115,480 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

light corrosion on various brake pipes

rear tyres has perish makes

Fail 17 Sep 2018 115,476 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

light corrosion on various brake pipes

rear tyres has perish makes

Pass 11 Oct 2017 114,162 miles

all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

exhaust back box deteriorated & beginning to blow

o/s/f tyre worn to 4mm & perished

slight play in rack end joints

Fail 29 Sep 2017 114,099 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

exhaust back box deteriorated & beginning to blow

o/s/f tyre worn to 4mm & perished

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 30 Sep 2016 113,057 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 111,919 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 110,042 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes begining to wear

stone chip in b zone of windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2013 108,727 miles

o/s/r inner side lamp inop

rear tyres worn to 3mm

stone chip in b zone of windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2012 107,689 miles

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar drop link

Pass 26 Sep 2011 106,589 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 106,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 105,059 miles

rear metal brake pipes begining to corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2009 102,834 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 102,791 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some damage to windscreen in Zone B

Pass 30 Aug 2008 100,608 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 31 Aug 2007 96,951 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 96,571 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes begining to corrode

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 2 Sep 2006 88,309 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 80,746 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 80,732 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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J793 CYD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J793 CYD, 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 J793 CYD registered?

J793 CYD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 November 1991.

Is J793 CYD safe to buy?

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