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J797 GOR

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,169 mi
Last recorded184,169 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ797 GOR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 184,169 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 169,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 169,817 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 161,911 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 161,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2005 153,395 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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J797 GOR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc 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 J797 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 J797 GOR registered?

J797 GOR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J797 GOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J797 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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