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J884 GFV

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,125 mi
Last recorded173,125 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ884 GFV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 173,125 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 173,106 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 164,877 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 164,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 162,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 156,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 150,738 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 143,784 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 138,393 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 132,526 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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J884 GFV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J884 GFV, 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 J884 GFV registered?

J884 GFV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 August 1991.

Is J884 GFV safe to buy?

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