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J812 FHT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,108 mi
Last recorded150,108 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ812 FHT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 150,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner tail light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 146,025 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 145,825 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 143,334 miles

outer tread of both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 25 Jan 2010 139,202 miles

both rear wheel arches dytarting to rust will cause sharp edges

Pass 19 Jan 2009 136,393 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 133,906 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 128,981 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 128,981 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 123,658 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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J812 FHT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J812 FHT, 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 J812 FHT registered?

J812 FHT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 October 1991.

Is J812 FHT safe to buy?

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