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J926 EMX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,840 mi
Last recorded176,840 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ926 EMX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 176,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corroded hole in offside front wheelarch

offside front wing damaged

offside rear sill jacking point corroded

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

suspect body filler in sills

Pass 5 Sep 2013 170,707 miles

N/S front tyre close to legal limit inner edge

O/S rear jacking point block missing

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2013 170,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S front tyre close to legal limit inner edge

O/S rear jacking point block missing

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 165,410 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 162,738 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 162,738 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 160,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 158,342 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 158,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 155,977 miles

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET BOLT MISSING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 152,080 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 150,326 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 150,236 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 150,236 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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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J926 EMX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J926 EMX, 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 J926 EMX registered?

J926 EMX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J926 EMX safe to buy?

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