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H768 JPC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,978 mi
Last recorded146,978 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH768 JPC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 146,978 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 146,976 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 142,626 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 137,875 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 137,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 133,804 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 130,112 miles

brake hose ferules corroded

brake warning light on

exhaust blow from manifold area

front number plate cracked

nearside front anti roll bar link arm bush worn

parking brake is on 16% limit

rear discs corroded

suspension coil springs corroded

top shocker spring cups corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2012 130,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

top shocker spring cups corroded

brake hose ferules corroded

brake warning light on

exhaust blow from manifold area

front number plate cracked

nearside front anti roll bar link arm bush worn

parking brake is on 16% limit

rear discs corroded

suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 127,753 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded and rear brake hose ferules corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

play in steering rack

rear brake discs corroded

slight exhaust blow from manifold

Pass 10 Dec 2010 124,987 miles

brake warning light on

front anti roll bar bushs worn

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside front top shocker shafts and top cups corroding

play in steering rack

rear discs slightly rusty

rusty brake pipes at the rear

Fail 10 Dec 2010 124,987 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake warning light on

front anti roll bar bushs worn

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside front top shocker shafts and top cups corroding

play in steering rack

rear discs slightly rusty

rusty brake pipes at the rear

Pass 11 Nov 2009 121,127 miles

bonnet cable handle brocken

centre prop shaft donut perished

n/s/f steering rack gaitor perished

n/s/r tyre low tread

play n/s and o/s front steering rack

rear brake discs corroded

rear o/s/r brake pipe corroded

wipers slightly split

Fail 11 Nov 2009 121,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet cable handle brocken

centre prop shaft donut perished

n/s/f steering rack gaitor perished

n/s/r tyre low tread

play n/s and o/s front steering rack

rear brake discs corroded

rear o/s/r brake pipe corroded

wipers slightly split

Pass 19 Nov 2008 117,963 miles

corrosion to offside sill

front number plate cracked

front top shocker mounts corroding

fuel pipes rusty

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

nearside steering rack boot perishing

offside front brake pipe corroding

play in steering rack

rear brake pads low and discs rusty around edges

rear coil springs corroding

rear sub frame/cross member bushs worn

Fail 19 Nov 2008 117,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to offside sill

front number plate cracked

front top shocker mounts corroding

fuel pipes rusty

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

nearside steering rack boot perishing

offside front brake pipe corroding

play in steering rack

rear brake pads low and discs rusty around edges

rear coil springs corroding

rear sub frame/cross member bushs worn

Fail 6 Nov 2007 114,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake hose ferrels corroding

rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes corroded

wiper slightly split n/s/f

Pass 6 Nov 2007 114,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake hose ferrels corroding

rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes corroded

wiper slightly split n/s/f

Pass 15 Nov 2006 109,185 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 109,185 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all rear brake pipes corroded †rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2005 104,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front and rear brake pads low

rear b/discs corroded

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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

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H768 JPC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H768 JPC, 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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H768 JPC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 1991.

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