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H5 JJJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,659 mi
Last recorded125,659 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 JJJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2014 125,659 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 125,521 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 125,451 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 125,291 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 124,714 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 117,310 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 115,295 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 111,978 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 108,455 miles

Front to rear and offside rear brake pipes starting to rust

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Rust nearside sill

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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H5 JJJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H5 JJJ, 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 H5 JJJ registered?

H5 JJJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 June 1991.

Is H5 JJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 JJJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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