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PIJ 6002

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,568 mi
Last recorded159,568 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIJ 6002
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 159,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs dust shields loose and corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 159,568 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs dust shields loose and corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 156,859 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s h/brake reading could be better

n/s rear tyre close to limit on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2011 156,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s h/brake reading could be better

n/s rear tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2010 152,515 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

oil leaks on engine/transmission

sills not checked covered

wipers not parking

Fail 22 Jun 2010 152,515 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding

oil leaks on engine/transmission

sills not checked covered

wipers not parking

Fail 1 Jul 2009 151,127 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 151,127 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 149,253 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 146,503 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 144,218 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 144,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 139,582 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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PIJ 6002 is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PIJ 6002, 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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PIJ 6002 is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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