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J384 OBW

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,599 mi
Last recorded161,599 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ384 OBW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2011 161,599 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 160,120 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 158,615 miles

Both front track control arm bushes slightly weak!

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 156,931 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 155,217 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 153,467 miles

slight wear in front lower arm suspension bushes

Pass 10 Oct 2005 15,196 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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J384 OBW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J384 OBW, 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

How do I check the history of J384 OBW?

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What year was J384 OBW registered?

J384 OBW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 October 1991.

Is J384 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J384 OBW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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