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H589 JJA

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,121 mi
Last recorded154,121 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH589 JJA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 154,121 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 154,045 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due too loose coils. (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt missing. (2.3.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear. (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear. (3.5.1i)

corrosion at fuel filler neck.

front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

ignition coils loose.

wiper motor noisey.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 150,787 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear fuel pipes corroding.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 141,743 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 141,746 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 141,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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H589 JJA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H589 JJA, 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 H589 JJA registered?

H589 JJA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 May 1991.

Is H589 JJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H589 JJA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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