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J991 WRD

1991 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,902 mi
Last recorded144,902 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ991 WRD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 144,902 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 144,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 143,495 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 143,418 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 143,309 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 142,430 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Oil leak

inspection light on

offside front steering rack slight play.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 132,857 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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J991 WRD is a 1991 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J991 WRD, 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.

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What year was J991 WRD registered?

J991 WRD is a 1991 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J991 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J991 WRD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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