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J79 NMJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,699 mi
Last recorded127,699 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79 NMJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 127,699 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp glass has slight crack

Under body has been completely under sealed

Pass 19 Oct 2012 127,617 miles

wiring to battery untidy

battery insecure

o/s inner headlamp glass cracked

Fail 17 Oct 2012 127,608 miles

Offside Outer Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

o/s inner headlamp glass cracked

wiring to battery untidy

Pass 16 Sep 2011 127,515 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 127,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 126,612 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 125,982 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2008 124,075 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 123,970 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2007 120,415 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 120,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

off side front tyre inner side wall cracked but not showing cord

Pass 4 Sep 2006 114,686 miles

VT 32 ISSUED ON 532764846289

Fail 1 Sep 2006 114,686 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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J79 NMJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J79 NMJ, 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 J79 NMJ registered?

J79 NMJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 August 1991.

Is J79 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J79 NMJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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