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H41 JSJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

137,459 mi
Last recorded137,459 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH41 JSJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2007 137,459 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 132,491 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 132,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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H41 JSJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H41 JSJ, 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 H41 JSJ registered?

H41 JSJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 January 1991.

Is H41 JSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H41 JSJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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