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H620 JPM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,053 mi
Last recorded106,053 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH620 JPM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 106,053 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 105,467 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 105,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 105,200 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 105,200 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 105,200 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 105,200 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 105,200 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 105,174 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 30 Jul 2020 105,159 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on twin wheels both (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 31 Jul 2019 104,115 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 104,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 102,058 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 102,058 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 100,002 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 100,002 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,984 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 97,327 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hydrocarbon content high due to engine misfire.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 93,101 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 93,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 88,572 miles

offside tail light slightly dim compared to nearside.

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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H620 JPM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 H620 JPM, 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 H620 JPM registered?

H620 JPM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 March 1991.

Is H620 JPM safe to buy?

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