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J223 WKY

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,911 mi
Last recorded53,911 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ223 WKY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 53,911 miles

Chassis corroding

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 114,011 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Aug 2009 114,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 111,757 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 111,757 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2007 109,665 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 107,849 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 107,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 104,548 miles

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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J223 WKY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 J223 WKY, 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 J223 WKY registered?

J223 WKY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J223 WKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J223 WKY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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