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J331 WRD

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,612 mi
Last recorded168,612 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ331 WRD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2024 168,612 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 16,695 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 16,528 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 165,239 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 14 May 2020 165,239 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 161,683 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 160,500 miles

Both rear inner cv boots are heavily perished

Exhaust system is heavily corroded

Hole in OSR floor but not in prescibed area

NSF tyre bald on inner edge

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

OSF tyre worn heavily on edges

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear differential

Pass 8 Feb 2014 159,834 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 157,963 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 157,928 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 155,989 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 153,568 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 153,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 150,325 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 150,320 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 145,997 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 145,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Has a slight play on steering rack

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 140,743 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 129,763 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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J331 WRD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc 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 J331 WRD, 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 J331 WRD registered?

J331 WRD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J331 WRD safe to buy?

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