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J938 CEV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,303 mi
Last recorded168,303 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ938 CEV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 168,303 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 168,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2010 166,051 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 163,876 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 163,876 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 159,736 miles

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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J938 CEV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J938 CEV, 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

How do I check the history of J938 CEV?

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What year was J938 CEV registered?

J938 CEV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J938 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J938 CEV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J938 CEV have outstanding finance?

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