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JEF 323W

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,852 mi
Last recorded184,852 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEF 323W
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 184,852 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 183,642 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 182,563 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 181,843 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 179,626 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 178,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear lamp damage

Rear seats not fitted

Wheels fowel on anti rollbar on full lock when jacked up.

Wing repeaters dull

offside rear side light dull

vehicle has lots of modifications

Fail 1 Nov 2010 178,069 miles

Engine heavily modified

Engine oil leak

Interior heavily modified

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

No rear seats fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Suspension heavily modified

Pass 1 Nov 2010 178,069 miles

Engine heavily modified

Engine oil leak

Interior heavily modified

No rear seats fitted

Suspension heavily modified

Pass 2 May 2009 177,720 miles

Both front brake discs backplates corroded

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 177,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Both front brake discs backplates corroded

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 163,183 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 163,183 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 154,284 miles

Advise slight lift in both front strut tops.

Fail 8 Feb 2007 154,180 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Corrosion to rear discs

slight lift in both front strut tops.

Pass 11 Feb 2006 147,366 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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JEF 323W is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JEF 323W, 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 JEF 323W registered?

JEF 323W is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 January 1991.

Is JEF 323W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEF 323W shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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