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J844 WRF

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,889 mi
Last recorded120,889 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ844 WRF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 120,889 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 120,889 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 114,248 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 114,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 124,638 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 124,461 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

note!! rear top shock mounts worn

Pass 14 Jun 2006 113,141 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 113,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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J844 WRF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J844 WRF, 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 J844 WRF registered?

J844 WRF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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