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J996 KHG

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,583 mi
Last recorded89,583 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ996 KHG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,583 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 25,624 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 25,624 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 19,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 15,794 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 12,474 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 9,111 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 5,165 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 2,531 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 1,117 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 253 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 90,114 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 87,699 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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J996 KHG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 J996 KHG, 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 J996 KHG registered?

J996 KHG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 December 1991.

Is J996 KHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J996 KHG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J996 KHG have outstanding finance?

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