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J984 OPA

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,517 mi
Last recorded162,517 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ984 OPA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 162,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded nearside front to rear outer ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake hoses cable tied,adequately supported.

Fail 30 Apr 2026 162,509 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high kick up on offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated wires missing (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded nearside front to rear outer ()

Nearside Front seat slight movement

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake hoses cable tied,adequately supported.

Pass 13 Jun 2024 153,244 miles

Coolant tank insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank heavily damaged slight damp to the rear

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 153,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking Fuel tank is damaged (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

NSR drive shaft has play

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coolant tank is insecure

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 152,684 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 150,181 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 142,850 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 142,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2006 138,858 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 138,858 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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J984 OPA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J984 OPA, 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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J984 OPA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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