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J829 HCK

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,434 mi
Last recorded45,434 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ829 HCK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 45,434 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 45,092 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing next to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wish bone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 44,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 44,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 43,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyres cracking but cant see any core

Fail 17 Oct 2014 43,858 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyres cracking but cant see any core

Pass 31 Oct 2013 43,347 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 43,347 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 42,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,130 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 42,128 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 41,391 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,614 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,579 miles

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

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

slight corrosion underbody/components

Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,608 miles

all brake pads starting to wear thin not yet below 1.5mm limit

all vehicle underbody has slight corrosion starting to suspension components/all brake pipes/all brake flexible hose ferrules/fuel pipes adn fuel tank

alternator belts slightly frayed

Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,247 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 35,554 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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J829 HCK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 J829 HCK, 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 J829 HCK registered?

J829 HCK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 August 1991.

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