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J3 CMW

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,748 mi
Last recorded141,748 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 CMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 141,748 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s/r arch starting to corrode

rear discs pitted

Fail 30 Sep 2011 141,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s/r arch starting to corrode

rear discs pitted

Fail 14 Sep 2010 137,536 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 137,536 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 132,348 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 126,927 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Aug 2008 126,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2007 121,601 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 117,572 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005

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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J3 CMW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J3 CMW, 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 J3 CMW registered?

J3 CMW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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