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J951 LAM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,246 mi
Last recorded129,246 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ951 LAM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 129,246 miles

both front inner flitchs corroded ouside prescribed area

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 128,918 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 128,916 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 128,630 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 128,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 128,159 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 128,158 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 127,100 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 127,100 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 125,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 124,161 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 122,860 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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J951 LAM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J951 LAM, 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 J951 LAM registered?

J951 LAM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J951 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J951 LAM shows 12 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.

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