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J892 DYO

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,955 mi
Last recorded122,955 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ892 DYO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 122,955 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 122,955 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 122,295 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 121,693 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 120,626 miles

both front bottom ball joints have slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2013 119,464 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 118,541 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 117,285 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 113,906 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 110,532 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 106,781 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 102,713 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 97,544 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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J892 DYO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J892 DYO, 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

How do I check the history of J892 DYO?

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What year was J892 DYO registered?

J892 DYO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 November 1991.

Is J892 DYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J892 DYO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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