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J942 EMX

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,545 mi
Last recorded93,545 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ942 EMX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 93,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 92,534 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,806 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 80,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 81,066 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 80,729 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 89,944 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 80,997 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 80,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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J942 EMX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J942 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 J942 EMX registered?

J942 EMX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 1991.

Is J942 EMX safe to buy?

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