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H318 JPT

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,814 mi
Last recorded121,814 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH318 JPT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 121,814 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 121,676 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 121,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 118,919 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 115,864 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 114,656 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 112,853 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 112,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 109,629 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 103,986 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 93,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 85,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre ehaust rubber not mounted

Pass 17 Feb 2010 85,101 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 75,318 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 68,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 68,601 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 62,196 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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H318 JPT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H318 JPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H318 JPT registered?

H318 JPT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H318 JPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H318 JPT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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