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H21 JBJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,685 mi
Last recorded157,685 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 JBJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 157,685 miles

both rear outer boot floor panels holed and corroded also battery box mtg weak . advise repair .

Fail 17 Nov 2016 157,679 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking badly at both ends . (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

both rear outer boot floor panels holed and corroded also battery box mtg weak . advise repair .

Pass 13 Aug 2014 156,718 miles

gearbox exhaust bracket loose ? advise repair ;

Fail 11 Jan 2012 155,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 155,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 151,926 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 151,847 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 148,877 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 148,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

abs/pad looms insucre around hub

Pass 20 Apr 2006 146,015 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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H21 JBJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H21 JBJ, 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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What year was H21 JBJ registered?

H21 JBJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 1991.

Is H21 JBJ safe to buy?

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