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J940 CWJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,329 mi
Last recorded137,329 miles
Recorded on4 May 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ940 CWJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2009 137,329 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 137,318 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 132,023 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight rust brake pipes

Fail 11 Mar 2008 132,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 118,334 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 158,898 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 158,898 miles

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

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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J940 CWJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J940 CWJ, 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 J940 CWJ registered?

J940 CWJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J940 CWJ safe to buy?

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