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J512 WVX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,803 mi
Last recorded75,803 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ512 WVX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2017 75,803 miles

Front both front anti roll bar drop links rubber slight split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,431 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 57,068 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 48,725 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside rear floor

exhaust front clamp broken ,but secure

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

offside rear tyre slightly low on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,380 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,499 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,686 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,792 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,840 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,818 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 33,093 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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J512 WVX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J512 WVX, 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 J512 WVX registered?

J512 WVX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J512 WVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J512 WVX shows 12 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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