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J849 GFV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

154,440 mi
Last recorded154,440 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ849 GFV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2008 154,440 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2008 154,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 153,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

interior mirror missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front tyres show signs of fouling inner wing under heavy cornering

Pass 7 Feb 2007 144,402 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 144,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

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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J849 GFV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J849 GFV, 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 J849 GFV registered?

J849 GFV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 1991.

Is J849 GFV safe to buy?

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