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J895 KEM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,203 mi
Last recorded136,203 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ895 KEM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2006 136,203 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

rear shock absorbers damp †

Pass 10 Sep 2005 171,938 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005

Nearside Front Upper Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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J895 KEM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J895 KEM, 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 J895 KEM?

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What year was J895 KEM registered?

J895 KEM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J895 KEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J895 KEM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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