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J944 LKJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,130 mi
Last recorded115,130 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ944 LKJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 115,130 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 115,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 115,042 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 114,851 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 114,790 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 111,111 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 111,104 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyre slightly perished and small cracks around it

Pass 2 Feb 2013 110,151 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 110,144 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 109,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2012 109,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 105,912 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 105,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 101,502 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 101,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 96,521 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 96,521 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 90,380 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 85,487 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 85,487 miles

Offside 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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J944 LKJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J944 LKJ, 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 J944 LKJ registered?

J944 LKJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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