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J286 XDC

1991 BMW 325

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,954 mi
Last recorded136,954 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 325124,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ286 XDC
MakeBMW
Model325
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 136,954 miles

All tyres slightly perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 136,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All tyres slightly perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 136,700 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive from the steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 136,235 miles

slight power steering leak

Pass 23 Sep 2020 134,108 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front sml oil leak

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe under reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 325?

Based on 4,679 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
4,833
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27
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J286 XDC is a 1991 BMW 325 in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 124,688 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 325 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J286 XDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 325 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 325 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J286 XDC registered?

J286 XDC is a 1991 BMW 325, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J286 XDC safe to buy?

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