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J846 CYU

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,303 mi
Last recorded162,303 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ846 CYU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2008 162,303 miles

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

engine oil level is low

offside and nearside front brake hoses are cracked

offside and nearside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

offside and nearside front floors are corroded

offside front seat belt is twisted

offside front to rear brake pipe is slightly corroded at the rear

offside front tyre tread is getting low

offside steering rack boot is cracked

rear exhaust bracket is loose

Pass 7 Aug 2006 153,036 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)

front exhaust mount broken

front tyre outer edges worn low

metal brake pipes to offside front and nearside front are corroded

offside front seat belt webbing marked

transmission oil leak

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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J846 CYU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J846 CYU, 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 J846 CYU registered?

J846 CYU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 December 1991.

Is J846 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J846 CYU shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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