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J849 NLM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,025 mi
Last recorded141,025 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ849 NLM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 141,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake wear warning light on dash

corrosion to rear wheel arches

nearside rear tyre wearing to inner and outer edge

offside door mirror glass missing

offside interior door handle insecure

rear diff leaking oil

wipers do not self park

Fail 15 Dec 2012 141,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake wear warning light on dash

corrosion to rear wheel arches

nearside rear tyre wearing to inner and outer edge

offside door mirror glass missing

offside interior door handle insecure

rear diff leaking oil

wipers do not self park

Pass 22 Dec 2011 128,399 miles

brake wear warning light on

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

engine oil leak

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 22 Dec 2011 128,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

brake wear warning light on

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 124,129 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

wiper blades split

wipers do not self park

Fail 29 Dec 2010 124,128 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

wiper blades split

wipers do not self park

Pass 31 Dec 2009 117,680 miles

Boot lid stop light not working

Both front tyres have been touching the chassis on full locks

Brake pad warning light stays on pads ok

Fault with wiper switch

Offside lower anti roll joint dust cover split

Fail 30 Dec 2009 117,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boot lid stop light not working

Both front tyres have been touching the chassis on full locks

Brake pad warning light stays on pads ok

Fault with wiper switch

Offside lower anti roll joint dust cover split

Pass 21 Nov 2007 113,203 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 108,444 miles

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

after market rear boot spoiler fitted brake light inop

brake pads warning light on

Fail 8 Nov 2006 108,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

after market rear spoiler fitted with high level brake light , brake light inop

brake pad wear indicator on

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 NLM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J849 NLM, 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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J849 NLM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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