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J891 HTU

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,608 mi
Last recorded71,608 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ891 HTU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 71,608 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,608 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 71,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

front and rear discs pitted

front inner and outer antiroll bar bushes deteriating

rear driveshaft gaiters deteriating inner and outer

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 71,418 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill. (6.1.B.2)

coolant level low.

front o rear fuel pipe slighty corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 71,190 miles

Corrosion around jacking point

Front to rear fuel line corroded

N/S/F Wheel rim slightly bent

O/S/F Wheel rim slightly bent

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 71,190 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion around jacking point

Front to rear fuel line corroded

N/S/F Wheel rim slightly bent

O/S/F Wheel rim slightly bent

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 70,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,932 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

front to rear fuel pipe slightly rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2013 69,932 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

front to rear fuel pipe slightly rusty

Pass 17 May 2012 68,231 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 68,231 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 May 2011 67,129 miles

2 x rear brake pipe slightly rusty, above fuel tank. goes to both rear brake hoses

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front rear lower arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 23 May 2011 67,129 miles

2 x rear brake pipe slightly rusty, above fuel tank. goes to both rear brake hoses

both front rear lower arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 66,273 miles

front pads low

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

lower arm bushes worn

off side sill rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in near side front inner steering joint

small cut to off side front tyre side wall

smell of petrol under vehicle no leaks found

Fail 15 Jul 2010 66,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front pads low

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

lower arm bushes worn

off side sill rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in near side front inner steering joint

small cut to off side front tyre side wall

smell of petrol under vehicle no leaks found

Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,725 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 65,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise centre rear brake pipes at rear junction are becoming corroded and are not clearly seen unless heatshield is removed.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 64,058 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

fuel pipes rusty

near side rear cv boot spilt

Fail 28 May 2008 64,049 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

fuel pipes rusty

near side rear cv boot spilt

off side rear tyre pressure low

Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,946 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 63,946 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J891 HTU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J891 HTU, 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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J891 HTU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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