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J933 GGP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,709 mi
Last recorded156,709 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ933 GGP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 156,709 miles

washer jets partially blocked,rear wheel arches taped up,o/s/f indicator lamp cracked,rear number plate slightly deteriorated,front to rear fuel lines rusty,oil leaks,front & rear suspension components rusty.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 151,847 miles

rear flexy brake hose ferrules rusty,slight oil leak from exhaust,rear wheel arches rusty,slight oil leaks.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 147,307 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat restricting full examination of adult belt,oil leaks,both rear tyres wearing on inner edges,front tyres odd size to rear,slight blow from centre exhaust,o/s/f lower wing panal holed,rear panal holed.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 147,307 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

child seat fitted to n/s/f restricting full inspection of adult belt,oil leaks,both front tyres wearing on inner edges,o/s/r tyre worn down to minimum limit,slight blow from centre exhaust,o/s/f wing lower section holed & corroded,rear panal holed.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 140,986 miles

rear number plate faded,both front tyres wearing on inner edges,o/s/r tyre wearing low,oil leaks,slight blow from centre exhaust joint,o/s/f wing lower section holed & corroded,rear panal holed & corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 140,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear number plate faded,both front tyres wearing on inner edges,o/s/r tyre wearing low,oil leaks,slight blow from centre exhaust joint,o/s/f wing lower section holed & corroded,rear panal holed & corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 136,835 miles

Centre exhaust box blowing slightly.

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2006 131,401 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 131,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 131,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 131,360 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroded both sills corroded o/s inner wing c holed not in arae

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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J933 GGP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 J933 GGP, 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 J933 GGP registered?

J933 GGP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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