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H27 NJB

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,701 mi
Last recorded108,701 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH27 NJB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 108,701 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 108,528 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 108,310 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 108,304 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 107,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 107,149 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 106,731 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 106,680 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 106,101 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

both front brake hose slightly perished

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2018 105,447 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (jacking point) (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 105,447 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (jacking point) (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 105,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2016 104,538 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate slightly faded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 102,731 miles

Oil leak

front wipers show wear

Fail 17 Apr 2014 102,675 miles

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

Oil leak

slight bind n/s/f

Pass 18 Apr 2013 101,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

rear exhaused rubber mounting deterioted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 99,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks.

power steering pipes damp.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 90,487 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to outer sills

oil leaks

Pass 6 Apr 2010 86,953 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 86,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on both front brake pipes

Fail 5 Nov 2009 86,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2008 83,637 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 82,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 82,336 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 80,880 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 80,880 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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H27 NJB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H27 NJB, 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 H27 NJB registered?

H27 NJB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 July 1991.

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