MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,649 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
o/s/f tyre perished
water in n/s/r sidelamp
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
water in n/s/r sidelamp
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 o/s rear side lamp inop.
corrosion in n/s/f inner wing & o/s boot floor not in persribed areas
front brake pads low
propshaft gearbox rubber mounting badly split
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J949 LKJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J949 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 J949 LKJ registered?
J949 LKJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 August 1991.
Is J949 LKJ safe to buy?
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