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J780 WMO

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,246 mi
Last recorded134,246 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ780 WMO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 134,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 134,185 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 134,102 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 134,052 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 132,836 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside slight play in os steering arm

Fail 10 Mar 2017 132,835 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside slight play in os steering arm

Pass 31 May 2016 132,180 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 131,436 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 130,166 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 128,873 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 127,642 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 126,494 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 125,061 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 122,929 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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J780 WMO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J780 WMO, 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 J780 WMO registered?

J780 WMO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 October 1991.

Is J780 WMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J780 WMO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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