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H144 JPA

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,732 mi
Last recorded192,732 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH144 JPA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 192,732 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 189,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 184,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 179,743 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 174,098 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 169,072 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak(around oil filter)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 169,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak(around oil filter)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 165,893 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 164,184 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 163,835 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 159,932 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 159,932 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 157,691 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 157,960 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2008 152,299 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 151,867 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 147,298 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 147,298 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2005 144,821 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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H144 JPA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H144 JPA, 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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H144 JPA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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