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J332 BNW

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,739 mi
Last recorded103,739 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ332 BNW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 103,739 miles

both front jacking rubbers missing

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

o/s rear brake back plate missing

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Sep 2008 103,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both nearside &offside front jacking pads missing

brake pad wear indicator illuminated,i.e. nearside wear indicator not fitted!

offside rear brake back plate rubbing

slight rumble fron nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2007 100,913 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 100,911 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 98,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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J332 BNW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J332 BNW, 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 J332 BNW registered?

J332 BNW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 August 1991.

Is J332 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J332 BNW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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