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H3 NJB

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,000 mi
Last recorded146,000 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 NJB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 146,000 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 146,000 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached one side snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2019 145,812 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Aug 2019 145,789 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 145,201 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 145,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working N/s & O/s (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Lumpy/ uneven operation. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Bench seat back. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washers reservoir holed/ leaking. (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2017 144,551 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 143,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 143,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 142,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 132,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 132,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 112,997 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 112,997 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 107,609 miles

advise rear metal brake pipes heavely corrioded also near side and off side rear wheel arches heavily corrioded

Fail 18 Jun 2007 107,598 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 104,456 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 104,456 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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H3 NJB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H3 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 H3 NJB registered?

H3 NJB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 April 1991.

Is H3 NJB safe to buy?

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