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J88 OES

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

117,417 mi
Last recorded117,417 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 OES
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 117,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from 3-way connector (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 117,415 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from 3-way connector (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 117,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre sill,inside door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre sill,inside door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3-way connector (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 117,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre sill,inside door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre sill,inside door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3-way connector (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 116,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi-hose to 3-way connector (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 116,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi-hose to 3-way connector (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 115,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 115,911 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing, lower section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 115,598 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 115,597 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 114,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 114,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 114,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 114,131 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 113,413 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 111,998 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 11,082 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 110,401 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 109,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 109,500 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 108,996 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 108,727 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 105,201 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 105,201 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 99,770 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 94,982 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 94,982 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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J88 OES is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J88 OES, 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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J88 OES is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 October 1991.

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