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J403 WDA

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,100 mi
Last recorded127,100 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ403 WDA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 127,100 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 126,373 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 125,825 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 125,394 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 124,985 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 124,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 124,432 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 123,910 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 123,908 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system bulged (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear brake imbalance on hand brake

Pass 15 May 2019 123,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 122,834 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 122,342 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 119,598 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 116,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 114,193 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 111,390 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 108,912 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 105,812 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 101,041 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 97,020 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 93,556 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 89,430 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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J403 WDA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J403 WDA, 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 J403 WDA registered?

J403 WDA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 August 1991.

Is J403 WDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J403 WDA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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