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J89 CYL

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,357 mi
Last recorded62,357 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ89 CYL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 62,357 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 62,253 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 62,090 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 61,773 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,286 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 61,272 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,172 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,050 miles

all brake hoses and brake pipes under sealed

both rear tyres, side walls cracking/perished

Fail 9 Sep 2015 61,049 miles

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

all brake hoses and brake pipes under sealed

both rear tyres, side walls cracking/perished

Fail 15 Aug 2015 61,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both headlamps are too low, and the dash mounted control is inoperative, suggesting that more than a simple adjustment is needed

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

Rear tyres perished. (both rear tyres are over 20years old

Unable to examine many underside components as whole underbody area is concealed by black sticky sealant

Pass 6 Sep 2014 60,841 miles

chip in screen

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,723 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 11 Dec 2012 60,302 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,924 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 59,618 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 59,527 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 59,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 59,380 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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J89 CYL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J89 CYL, 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 J89 CYL?

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What year was J89 CYL registered?

J89 CYL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 August 1991.

Is J89 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J89 CYL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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