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J930 WTW

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,179 mi
Last recorded89,179 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ930 WTW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 89,179 miles

Both outer sills corroded, But not excessive

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate started to deteriorate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 88,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides outer sills corroded at front and rear jacking points.

drivers seat base is broken, but seat is still secure.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 86,053 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 86,051 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 85,551 miles

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

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

both rack ends have some play

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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J930 WTW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc 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 J930 WTW, 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 J930 WTW registered?

J930 WTW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 October 1991.

Is J930 WTW safe to buy?

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