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H438 JNK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,834 mi
Last recorded94,834 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH438 JNK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 94,834 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 94,584 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 6,778 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 80,300 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 74,927 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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H438 JNK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H438 JNK, 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 H438 JNK registered?

H438 JNK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 June 1991.

Is H438 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H438 JNK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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