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J993 OPC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,880 mi
Last recorded111,880 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ993 OPC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 111,880 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 111,863 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of drivers door shut / sill area rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2014 110,632 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 108,032 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 106,353 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 105,530 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 105,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 102,072 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 102,072 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 101,001 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 99,361 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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J993 OPC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This 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 J993 OPC, 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 J993 OPC registered?

J993 OPC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J993 OPC safe to buy?

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