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J997 TPM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,588 mi
Last recorded165,588 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 TPM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 165,588 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber upper part of shaft corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2017 165,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower suspension arm rear mounting, chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber upper part of shaft corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2016 169,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 163,997 miles

Coolant leak

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

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 155,051 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 155,051 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 218,552 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 217,549 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

all four tyres worn on inner edges.

offside front jacking point and offside front door check strap mounting very corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 206,301 miles

both front brake discs poor--both rear tyres wearing very low--car has been lowered--os outer sill rusty--play in osf suspension bushes--ns inner sill rusty--both front brake hoses perished

Pass 28 Jan 2009 201,667 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 195,941 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 195,941 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2007 190,760 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 182,437 miles

slight play nsf balljoint †both rear tyres worn very low †osf tyre worn low †os handbrake reading low †

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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J997 TPM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J997 TPM, 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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J997 TPM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 August 1991.

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