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J907 TJB

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,197 mi
Last recorded87,197 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ907 TJB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 87,197 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 86,280 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 86,096 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

advanced corrosion boot floor pan

Fail 25 Feb 2017 86,096 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

advanced corrosion boot floor pan

Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,964 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,640 miles

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

propshaft rubber coupling worn

Pass 4 Feb 2013 67,682 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 67,634 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 67,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake pipe/s corroded

offside rear brake pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 67,392 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 67,391 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,146 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 66,844 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 66,401 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 65,515 miles

rear panel corroded by boot lock.

Fail 17 Oct 2006 65,515 miles

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

rear panel corroded by boot lock.

Pass 18 Oct 2005 64,602 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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J907 TJB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J907 TJB, 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 J907 TJB registered?

J907 TJB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 August 1991.

Is J907 TJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J907 TJB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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