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J92 SEF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,767 mi
Last recorded125,767 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ92 SEF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 125,767 miles

bonnet safety catch -siezed.

corrosion on power steering pipes.

slight free play in steering rack offside arm.

slight leak from offside suspension strut.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 125,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

bonnet safety catch -siezed.

corrosion on power steering pipes.

slight free play in steering rack offside arm.

slight leak from offside suspension strut.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 124,789 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 124,789 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Feb 2007 124,789 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 123,885 miles

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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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J92 SEF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J92 SEF, 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 J92 SEF registered?

J92 SEF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 1991.

Is J92 SEF safe to buy?

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