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JUI 1920

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

215,599 mi
Last recorded215,599 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUI 1920
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 215,599 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 205,290 miles

Battery insecure

Brake warning light on dash

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 205,289 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brake warning light on dash

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 196,025 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever close to end of travel

Fail 29 Sep 2008 196,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake lever close to end of travel

Fail 7 Aug 2008 194,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake warning light on dash stays on

Pass 3 Jul 2007 184,287 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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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JUI 1920 is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JUI 1920, 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 JUI 1920 registered?

JUI 1920 is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is JUI 1920 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUI 1920 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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