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J871 DYV

1991 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,812 mi
Last recorded184,812 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ871 DYV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 184,812 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 184,342 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 184,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 183,062 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 182,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 178,953 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 178,950 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 173,897 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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J871 DYV is a 1991 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J871 DYV, 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

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What year was J871 DYV registered?

J871 DYV is a 1991 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J871 DYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J871 DYV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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