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J2 FWE

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,224 mi
Last recorded94,224 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 FWE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 94,224 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 92,076 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 91,591 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 91,546 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 91,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 90,621 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive brake hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 90,292 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 89,824 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 89,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,375 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 86,554 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 85,501 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 85,501 miles

Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 84,366 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 84,324 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steel fuel line slightly corroded near middle of vehicle and towards rear also.

Fail 16 Apr 2008 84,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steel fuel line slightly corroded near middle of vehicle and towards rear also.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 83,327 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 83,327 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 82,138 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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J2 FWE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 J2 FWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J2 FWE?

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What year was J2 FWE registered?

J2 FWE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J2 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 FWE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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