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J977 OJT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,104 mi
Last recorded97,104 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ977 OJT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,104 miles

N/S door mirror glass damaged

Oil leak from rear diff

Fail 28 Sep 2016 97,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S door mirror glass damaged

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,565 miles

N/S door mirrorglass damaged

N/S/F wing damaged

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2015 89,565 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S door mirrorglass damaged

N/S/F wing damaged

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 79,697 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s washer weak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 67,580 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 67,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 17 Oct 2011 59,861 miles

Slight play in O/S/F inner rack joint.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,988 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 55,635 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 53,908 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 53,907 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 51,876 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 51,874 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 49,119 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 45,243 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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J977 OJT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J977 OJT, 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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J977 OJT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 August 1991.

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