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J840 EPN

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,861 mi
Last recorded137,861 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ840 EPN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 137,861 miles

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 137,845 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 137,845 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 137,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2011 136,537 miles

Hand brake lever cover is loose

Near side rear hand brake cable is showing signs of cracking

Oil leak to Engine

Small leak to power steering pipe

Small oil leak to gear box

Pass 8 May 2010 136,054 miles

Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 May 2010 136,054 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 135,688 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

damage to outter handbrake cable/both

engine oil leaks

off side front tyre tread low uneven wear to inner adge

off side rear inner drive shaft gaiter split

servere uneven wear to front tyres

slight damage to front and rear number plates

slight play to off side front steering arm to rack

slight sepage to power steering pipes

slight sepage to power steering pump

welding repair to near side rear alloy wheel rim

Fail 20 Jun 2009 135,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

damage to outter handbrake cable/both

engine oil leaks

off side front tyre tread low uneven wear to inner adge

off side rear inner drive shaft gaiter split

servere uneven wear to front tyres

slight damage to front and rear number plates

slight play to off side front steering arm to rack

slight sepage to power steering pipes

slight sepage to power steering pump

welding repair to near side rear alloy wheel rim

Pass 6 Jun 2008 135,207 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 134,535 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 134,173 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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J840 EPN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J840 EPN, 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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J840 EPN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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