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J326 LMW

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,789 mi
Last recorded154,789 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ326 LMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 154,789 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 154,732 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 154,731 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 154,622 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 154,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 154,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 154,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 154,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 154,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 153,255 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 153,255 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 152,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 152,414 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 146,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 140,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 140,669 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 139,687 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 139,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise attention to handbrake rachet assembly.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 134,780 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 128,189 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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J326 LMW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J326 LMW, 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

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What year was J326 LMW registered?

J326 LMW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J326 LMW safe to buy?

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