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J335 FGW

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,701 mi
Last recorded62,701 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ335 FGW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,701 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 62,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,996 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 53,978 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,778 miles

all tyres perished

slight wear in front suspension lower arm bushes

Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,790 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,917 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,518 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,896 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 40,886 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 40,886 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 39,785 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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J335 FGW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J335 FGW, 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 J335 FGW registered?

J335 FGW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 1991.

Is J335 FGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J335 FGW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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