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J344 XAN

1991 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,542 mi
Last recorded154,542 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ344 XAN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 154,542 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 153,404 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 152,744 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 152,322 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 152,321 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 152,321 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 152,321 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2010 152,320 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 152,319 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 152,262 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 151,989 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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J344 XAN is a 1991 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1991 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 136,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J344 XAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 35 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J344 XAN?

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What year was J344 XAN registered?

J344 XAN is a 1991 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J344 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J344 XAN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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