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J526 WVX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,957 mi
Last recorded93,957 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ526 WVX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,957 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,705 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 93,359 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 93,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 91,477 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 89,753 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 88,944 miles

both front suspension bump stop's incomplete

Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,972 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 85,545 miles

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

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

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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J526 WVX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J526 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

How do I check the history of J526 WVX?

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What year was J526 WVX registered?

J526 WVX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J526 WVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J526 WVX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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