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J876 KLT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,042 mi
Last recorded109,042 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ876 KLT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 109,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 109,019 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 108,309 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,706 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 87,329 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 80,868 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 80,868 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,293 miles

Windscreen damaged outside the drivers view of the road

Fail 25 Jul 2013 66,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen damaged outside the drivers view of the road

Pass 3 Aug 2012 48,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,869 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,817 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,778 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 39,778 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,738 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,004 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 39,004 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 37,677 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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J876 KLT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J876 KLT, 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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J876 KLT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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