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J901 DGC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,637 mi
Last recorded115,637 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ901 DGC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 115,637 miles

exhaust centre box outer casing corroded and holed

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2012 114,967 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust outer casings corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 114,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 113,644 miles

centre rear metal brake pipe showing advanced corosion

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2010 111,874 miles

n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes showing advanced corosion

Pass 15 Jan 2009 110,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 110,593 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 109,294 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 107,684 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 105,120 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 103,529 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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J901 DGC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J901 DGC, 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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What year was J901 DGC registered?

J901 DGC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J901 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J901 DGC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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