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J347 LWD

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,699 mi
Last recorded215,699 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2005
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ347 LWD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2005 215,699 miles

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

o/s/r floor crossion not within prescribed area

rear differenial slightly noisy

Fail 8 Sep 2005 215,691 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

O/S/R floor corroded but not within prescribed area

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

differential noisey

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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J347 LWD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J347 LWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J347 LWD registered?

J347 LWD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 September 1991.

Is J347 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J347 LWD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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