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J911 GVK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,314 mi
Last recorded39,314 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ911 GVK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 39,314 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 39,115 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 38,769 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 38,379 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 38,145 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 37,999 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 37,555 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 37,261 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 36,889 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 36,475 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,224 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 36,034 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,739 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,466 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,198 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,934 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 34,489 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 34,086 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 33,783 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 33,431 miles

rear wheels slight bind

slight leak at rack

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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J911 GVK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J911 GVK, 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 J911 GVK registered?

J911 GVK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J911 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J911 GVK shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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