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J864 SVU

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,763 mi
Last recorded122,763 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ864 SVU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 122,763 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 122,763 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

offside front wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2007 120,890 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in front tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2007 120,890 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J864 SVU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J864 SVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J864 SVU?

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What year was J864 SVU registered?

J864 SVU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 August 1991.

Is J864 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J864 SVU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J864 SVU have outstanding finance?

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