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J854 PKJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,354 mi
Last recorded83,354 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ854 PKJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 83,354 miles

Cracks in offside front outer tyre wall

Emissions to be checked again due to exhaust blow

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 83,351 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Cracks in offside front outer tyre wall

Emissions to be checked again due to exhaust blow

Front exhaust support mount bracket broken

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,221 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 83,146 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres showing signs of perishing on the outer walls

Pass 8 Sep 2010 82,921 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 82,381 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,071 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 81,635 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 80,917 miles

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

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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J854 PKJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J854 PKJ, 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 J854 PKJ registered?

J854 PKJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J854 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J854 PKJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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