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J527 WOA

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,871 mi
Last recorded109,871 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ527 WOA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 109,871 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 110,099 miles

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Pass 3 Jun 2020 109,871 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 109,871 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 108,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside n/s of bulkhead corroded

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 108,731 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside n/s of bulkhead corroded

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 104,908 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 103,416 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,416 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 102,542 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 100,501 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,780 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 98,780 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 96,631 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 86,536 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 86,536 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 83,203 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2007 81,049 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 79,510 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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J527 WOA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J527 WOA, 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 J527 WOA registered?

J527 WOA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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