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J96 KHY

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,378 mi
Last recorded74,378 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ96 KHY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2009 74,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both rear brake discs starting to wear low

brake warning light on---no faults apparent

chip in screen

engine is "hunting"

front number plate starting to deteriorate

lamda reading outside limits

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Nov 2008 70,322 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 70,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

"knock" in o/s front suspension---no obvious faults

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake discs starting to wear thin

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Nov 2007 65,512 miles

O/S indicator tell-tale light not working. But is audible. O.K at time of test..

Slight front brake inbalance o.k at time of test.

Steering rack has slight wear o.k at time of test.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 65,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

O/S indicator tell-tale light not working. But is audible. O.K at time of test..

Slight front brake inbalance o.k at time of test.

Steering rack has slight wear o.k at time of test.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 60,427 miles

slight wear in o/s steering rack joint

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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J96 KHY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J96 KHY, 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 J96 KHY registered?

J96 KHY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 August 1991.

Is J96 KHY safe to buy?

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