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J827 MJK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,564 mi
Last recorded69,564 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ827 MJK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 69,564 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 152,939 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Dec 2008 144,965 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 144,461 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside indicator warning light does not work in side the car. there is a warning noise

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 27 Dec 2007 136,155 miles

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)

both rear shock abrorber covers insecure

Pass 27 Dec 2006 126,801 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 126,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front suspension arm bushes starting to crack

o/s/r tyre nailed

power steering pipe leaking

rear anti roll bar bushes starting to crack

rocker cover leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2005 117,309 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting broken

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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J827 MJK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J827 MJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J827 MJK registered?

J827 MJK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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