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J953 XAJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

66,886 mi
Last recorded66,886 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ953 XAJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 66,886 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 66,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 66,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 65,822 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 65,730 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 65,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 65,400 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 65,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,727 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 64,156 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,447 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,446 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,102 miles

Rear fog lamp operates intermittently

Fail 10 Jun 2015 62,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear foglamp and 'tell tale' operate intermittently

Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,820 miles

rear foglamp and 'tell tale' operate intermittently

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,581 miles

Rear fog lamp operates intermittently

Fail 18 Jun 2014 62,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp operates intermittently

Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,223 miles

offside washer jet not working

Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,715 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 61,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 61,247 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,837 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,619 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 60,378 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 60,370 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 59,552 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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J953 XAJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J953 XAJ, 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 J953 XAJ registered?

J953 XAJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 April 1991.

Is J953 XAJ safe to buy?

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