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TJI 8320

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,499 mi
Last recorded149,499 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJI 8320
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2006 149,499 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 149,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 148,514 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes starting to crack and perish

slight perishing to n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses

slight perishing to o/s/r lower arm bush

slight perishing to rear subframe mount bushes

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2005 148,514 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes starting to crack perish

slight perishing to n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses

slight perishing to o/s/r lower arm bush

slight perishing to rear subframe mount bushes

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack

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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TJI 8320 is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TJI 8320, 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 TJI 8320 registered?

TJI 8320 is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 August 1991.

Is TJI 8320 safe to buy?

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