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J295 FWV

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,454 mi
Last recorded100,454 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ295 FWV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2006 100,454 miles

both front lower arm inner rear bushes have slight play

both rear ferrels badly corroded

both rear tyres close to limit

front and rear number plates in poor condition

rear section slightly leaking badly corroded and nearly broken

Fail 21 Aug 2006 100,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front lower arm inner rear bushes have slight play

both rear ferrels badly corroded

both rear tyres close to limit

front and rear number plates in poor condition

rear section slightly leaking badly corroded and nearly broken

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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J295 FWV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J295 FWV, 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 J295 FWV registered?

J295 FWV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 December 1991.

Is J295 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J295 FWV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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