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J902 DYP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,064 mi
Last recorded90,064 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ902 DYP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 90,064 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component lower rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 90,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component lower rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 90,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area within door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Lower rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Valance corroded and holed

Fail 16 Jul 2024 90,045 miles

Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill close to seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting towing eye area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp n/w

Pass 1 Jul 2023 89,676 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 89,502 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 89,374 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 88,481 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,016 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front to rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,958 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow (7.1.2)

play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,563 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,101 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear box hitting on floor pan

Pass 8 Sep 2012 80,475 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,236 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 76,269 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 73,487 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyre walls cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2009 73,487 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyre walls cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2008 69,796 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 66,910 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 63,317 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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J902 DYP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J902 DYP, 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

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What year was J902 DYP registered?

J902 DYP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 December 1991.

Is J902 DYP safe to buy?

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