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J605 EWT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,517 mi
Last recorded95,517 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ605 EWT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 95,517 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r upper shocker mounting split

rear brake pipes corroded

rear hoses corroded

rear pads low

washers low on water

Pass 29 Jul 2008 95,372 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 92,314 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 88,907 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 88,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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J605 EWT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J605 EWT, 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 J605 EWT registered?

J605 EWT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 December 1991.

Is J605 EWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J605 EWT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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