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H268 JBH

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,906 mi
Last recorded139,906 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH268 JBH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 139,906 miles

nearside rear wheel bear slight noise

Fail 17 Aug 2009 139,616 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear wheel bear slight noise

Pass 17 Jun 2008 135,115 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

power steering metal pipes correded

Fail 16 Jun 2008 135,115 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

power steering metal pipes correded

Pass 5 Apr 2007 130,743 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 123,082 miles

o/s/r tyre is perished on the sidewall and worn close to the limit.

Fail 6 Apr 2006 123,082 miles

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

o/s/r tyre is perished on the sidewall and worn close to the limit.

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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H268 JBH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H268 JBH, 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 H268 JBH registered?

H268 JBH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 1991.

Is H268 JBH safe to buy?

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