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J816 KLT

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,168 mi
Last recorded203,168 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ816 KLT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 203,168 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 202,323 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no'plate cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2010 201,369 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrossion to n/s/f inner lower wing under bonnett

Pass 28 Aug 2009 199,246 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 199,191 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 196,356 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have light corrosion

Tank straps have light corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2008 196,365 miles

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

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

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

Both rear shock absorbers have light corrosion

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

Tank straps have light corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2007 193,742 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2006 187,161 miles

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

Coolant leak

o/s/r tyre 2mm †o/s/f tyre 3mm

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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J816 KLT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J816 KLT, 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 J816 KLT registered?

J816 KLT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J816 KLT safe to buy?

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