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J85 NMJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,257 mi
Last recorded143,257 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ85 NMJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 143,257 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is perished

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 134,020 miles

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

N/S outer sill damaged

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2011 134,020 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

N/S outer sill damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 127,980 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 118,555 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 111,159 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 111,159 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jun 2006 103,717 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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J85 NMJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J85 NMJ, 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 J85 NMJ registered?

J85 NMJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 1991.

Is J85 NMJ safe to buy?

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