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H662 JAF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,000 mi
Last recorded136,000 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH662 JAF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 136,000 miles

Engine misfiring

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre sidewall in poor condtion, advise immediate replacement.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 136,000 miles

Engine misfiring

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre sidewall in poor condtion, advise immediate replacement.

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 132,226 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 132,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 127,570 miles

Coolant leak

engine has missfire

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 16 Oct 2007 127,570 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine has missfire

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 7 Oct 2006 126,318 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 126,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 123,298 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 123,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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H662 JAF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H662 JAF, 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 H662 JAF registered?

H662 JAF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H662 JAF safe to buy?

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