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J496 WMO

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,873 mi
Last recorded137,873 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ496 WMO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 May 2021 137,873 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 May 2019 136,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2018 135,828 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 134,507 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 131,397 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

slight play in both front steering rack drumsticks

Pass 17 Nov 2014 130,298 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 128,150 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 124,950 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 122,668 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 119,749 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 119,496 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 119,052 miles

most suspension joints,protective covers perishing

tyres beginning to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2007 118,902 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 118,615 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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J496 WMO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J496 WMO, 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 J496 WMO registered?

J496 WMO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 1991.

Is J496 WMO safe to buy?

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