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J5 ALP

1991 BMW M3

White Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

124,711 mi
Last recorded124,711 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 124,711 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 124,711 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 124,692 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 124,578 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 124,445 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 124,097 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 123,389 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 123,010 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 121,872 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 120,248 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 118,160 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 116,618 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 114,186 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 111,013 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 107,727 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 104,451 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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J5 ALP is a 1991 BMW M3 in White with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1991 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 136,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J5 ALP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 35 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J5 ALP?

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What year was J5 ALP registered?

J5 ALP is a 1991 BMW M3, first registered on 15 August 1991.

Is J5 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 ALP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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