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J329 KWM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

24,149 mi
Last recorded24,149 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ329 KWM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 24,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank in body clip corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 20,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake low effort (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 16,683 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 16,574 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 16,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 15,818 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 15,460 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 14,670 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 14,215 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 13,882 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 13,277 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 12,724 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 12,686 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 11,655 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 10,963 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 9,598 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 7,883 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 6,229 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 4,855 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 4,855 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 3,902 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 2,704 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 2,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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J329 KWM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J329 KWM, 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 J329 KWM registered?

J329 KWM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 October 1991.

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