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J886 NLN

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,048 mi
Last recorded123,048 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ886 NLN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 123,048 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

slight PAS fluid leak

slight coolant leak

some movement in both sides of steerimg rack

Pass 3 Sep 2012 119,824 miles

brake warning light on

front pads look low

slight PAS fluid leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

tow bar electrical socket insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2012 119,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

brake warning light on

front pads look low

slight PAS fluid leak

tow bar electrical socket insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2011 109,715 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

both front brake discs worn and lipped

both rear brake discs worn

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

gearbox warning light on

imbalance on parking brake

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link gator split

nearside front lower wishbone bush worn

nearside wiper arm requires attention

offside wiper blade torn

pad warning light on

Pass 17 Aug 2010 103,597 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BALL JOINT GAITERS SPLIT & DAMAGED BOTH SIDES

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

NEARSIDE FRONT SIDELAMP VERY DIM

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR TOP SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTINGS

Pass 7 Sep 2009 97,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 97,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 90,448 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 90,235 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension arms weak

n/s/f pad sensor insecure

slight play in inner steering rack joints both sides

sump leaking oil

Pass 7 Sep 2007 84,963 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 84,963 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside pad warning wire insecurely fitted.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 78,681 miles

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

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

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

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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J886 NLN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J886 NLN, 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

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What year was J886 NLN registered?

J886 NLN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 October 1991.

Is J886 NLN safe to buy?

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