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J987 LTP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

230,009 mi
Last recorded230,009 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ987 LTP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 230,009 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 229,119 miles

Front arm rear bushes starting to split

Some dampness around steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2010 216,795 miles

bit of play in steering rack

nearside front brake flexi slight cracking

nearside front outer washer jet poor

offside and nearside rear large front subframe suspension bushes starting to split

offside front brake flexi slight cracking

steering rack pinion area damp

stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Fail 10 Jun 2010 216,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bit of play in steering rack

nearside front brake flexi slight cracking

nearside front outer washer jet poor

offside and nearside rear large front subframe suspension bushes starting to split

offside front brake flexi slight cracking

steering rack pinion area damp

stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Pass 14 May 2009 186,148 miles

Both rear wishbone inner bushes perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

PAS hoses damp

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 May 2009 186,145 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PAS hoses damp

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2008 152,050 miles

Centre exhaust bracket weld broken

Nail in offside rear tyre

PAS pipes damp

Pass 31 May 2007 117,057 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 May 2007 117,057 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 96,047 miles

CO% close to limits

Nearside headlamp aim lower limits

Offside door mirror cracked

Offside headlamp aim upper limits

Staining and fuel smell to manifold fuel pipe area

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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J987 LTP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J987 LTP, 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 J987 LTP registered?

J987 LTP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J987 LTP safe to buy?

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