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J583 NWK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,150 mi
Last recorded95,150 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ583 NWK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 95,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 95,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 93,958 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 93,958 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,680 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 92,679 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2012 91,503 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 90,217 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 88,468 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 87,159 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 85,872 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 83,837 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 82,247 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 81,078 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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J583 NWK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J583 NWK, 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 J583 NWK registered?

J583 NWK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 November 1991.

Is J583 NWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J583 NWK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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