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J860 RTA

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,792 mi
Last recorded131,792 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ860 RTA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 131,792 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 131,752 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 2 Oct 2020 131,365 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2020 131,356 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage fouling uj on exhaust (2.1.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

chip in screen

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 130,171 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 129,836 miles

Both outer sills corroded close to limit near jacking points. 2

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 129,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill top (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both outer sills corroded close to limit near jacking points. 2

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2016 129,532 miles

2) Both front suspension arm inner bushes and joints worn close to limit

2) Offside front antiroll bar linkage gator deteriorated

3) Both front brake pipes to hoses and rear brake pipes to hoses corroded slightly

3) Rear fuel pipes corroded

Both inner door sills corroded

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2016 129,531 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

2) Both front suspension arm inner bushes and joints worn close to limit

2) Offside front antiroll bar linkage gator deteriorated

3) Both front brake pipes to hoses and rear brake pipes to hoses corroded slightly

3) Rear fuel pipes corroded

Both inner door sills corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 129,493 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 127,216 miles

Both front metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 123,104 miles

(2) All tyres worn close to limit.

(4) Metal fuel pipes corroded slightly.

(5) All metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 123,104 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

(2) All tyres worn close to limit.

(4) Metal fuel pipes corroded slightly.

(5) All metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 113,371 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 108,169 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 108,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 99,671 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

play at steering rack

rear axle outer main bushes play

both front discs rusty on inner edge

exhaust system rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2005 97,077 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 97,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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J860 RTA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J860 RTA, 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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J860 RTA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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