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J978 KLR

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,009 mi
Last recorded100,009 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ978 KLR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,009 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 97,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 97,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 94,557 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 94,532 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Both front tyres have cracks in side waalls

Near side h/brake cable support broken

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering fluid low

Fail 15 Jan 2010 92,095 miles

Evidence of wear on brake disc's

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 92,095 miles

Evidence of wear on brake disc's

Pass 18 Aug 2008 88,401 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 88,379 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 88,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 87,651 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 87,650 miles

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

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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J978 KLR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J978 KLR, 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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J978 KLR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 August 1991.

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