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J337 WDW

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

135,447 mi
Last recorded135,447 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ337 WDW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2008 135,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 130,461 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 130,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 126,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Sep 2005 126,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Differential mounting bushes split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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J337 WDW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J337 WDW, 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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J337 WDW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 1991.

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