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J658 WJW

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,919 mi
Last recorded149,919 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ658 WJW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 149,919 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 149,817 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 149,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 149,630 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 149,617 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 149,617 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread on inner edge, near side front lower arm rear bush split, washers poor windows not working, brake warning light on

Pass 9 Apr 2011 147,492 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 145,941 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 14,171 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both front bottom wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

oil leak engine

Fail 5 Mar 2009 141,719 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front bottom wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

oil leak engine

Pass 12 Jul 2007 140,325 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 138,136 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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J658 WJW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J658 WJW, 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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J658 WJW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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