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H616 LJN

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

189,251 mi
Last recorded189,251 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH616 LJN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 189,251 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 189,161 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 189,139 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 188,969 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 188,148 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 187,295 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 187,295 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2016 184,127 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 182,038 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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H616 LJN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H616 LJN, 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 H616 LJN registered?

H616 LJN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 February 1991.

Is H616 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H616 LJN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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