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J903 EUB

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,968 mi
Last recorded104,968 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ903 EUB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 104,968 miles

slight play o/s n/s seering

Fail 5 May 2026 104,968 miles

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

slight play o/s n/s seering

Pass 17 Sep 2024 104,323 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 103,923 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all front to rear ()

Pass 9 Mar 2022 103,763 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rec further checks ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 102,258 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 102,258 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 101,792 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 101,761 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 101,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 101,290 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 101,204 miles

fuel pipes corrodedbut not leaking

Fail 8 May 2015 101,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes corrodedbut not leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2010 10,192 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 101,092 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 101,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 10,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 16 May 2006 100,881 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 100,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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J903 EUB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J903 EUB, 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 J903 EUB registered?

J903 EUB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J903 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J903 EUB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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