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J978 WBO

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,080 mi
Last recorded114,080 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ978 WBO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 114,080 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 114,080 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake warning light on.

Bushes in front anti roll bar links deteriorating.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake hoses perishing.

N/s mirror glass cracked.

Rear end of o/s rear footwell corroding.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Some play in o/s of steering rack.

There are marks on the front wheel arches that suggest the tyres have made contact at some time, but did not do so at the time of the test.

gaiter on o/s front ball joint is split, joint was ok at time of test but may deteriorate quickly.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 108,405 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 108,282 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Both front brake hoses perished.

Brake pad warning light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gaiters on both o/s lower ball joints split, joints are ok at present but will probably deteriorate quickly.

N/s rear fog & both outer rear taillights not working correctly.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Some play in rear bushes on both front lower suspension arms.

Some play in steering column bush.

Some play in steering rack.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 103,712 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 103,680 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake pads low.

N/s front seat belt awkward to retract.

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

Slight play in n/s front lower ball joint.

Some play in front lower suspension arm rear bushes (both sides).

Some play in steering rack.

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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J978 WBO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J978 WBO, 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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J978 WBO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 December 1991.

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