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H282 JWL

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,847 mi
Last recorded127,847 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH282 JWL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 127,847 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 127,734 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Foot well (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working Stuck on (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 123,686 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 117,724 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 112,102 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION OFFSIDE FLOAR SECTION

Pass 27 Nov 2017 106,843 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 104,473 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 104,473 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 99,411 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear metal brake pipes near fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 99,411 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear top (2.7.4)

both front to rear metal brake pipes near fuel tank slightly corroded

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,296 miles

both rear top shock absorber bushes slightly worn

Fail 12 Jun 2013 90,156 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

evidence of n/s/f brake pads being stiff on sliders

Pass 12 Jun 2013 90,156 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

evidence of n/s/f brake pads being stiff on sliders

Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,988 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 74,534 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 69,567 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 64,798 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 62,103 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 57,001 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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H282 JWL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc 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 H282 JWL, 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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H282 JWL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 1991.

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