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J929 CTO

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,803 mi
Last recorded78,803 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ929 CTO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 78,803 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 78,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 78,752 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 78,734 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 78,702 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,337 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 78,237 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,719 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 77,635 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,153 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 77,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust center support excessively weakened rubber cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front outer sill, outer skin corroded

Offside Front outer sill, outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 74,801 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,500 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 71,445 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,785 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 67,997 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 66,181 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2009 64,792 miles

O/s/f wing corroded on lower section.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 63,426 miles

Blades smear

Both front shock absorber bump stops perished

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play detected in o/s of steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2008 63,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Blades smear

Both front shock absorber bump stops perished

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play detected in o/s of steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2007 61,881 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 61,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 60,442 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 60,442 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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J929 CTO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J929 CTO, 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 J929 CTO registered?

J929 CTO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 October 1991.

Is J929 CTO safe to buy?

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