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H809 BJX

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,554 mi
Last recorded134,554 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH809 BJX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 134,554 miles

Slight brake binding

Pass 10 Nov 2021 134,385 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears & o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 133,724 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 133,724 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements frt & rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 133,353 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 132,669 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cuts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear wheel rims dented

Fail 4 Oct 2018 132,669 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cuts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear wheel rims dented

Pass 20 Oct 2017 131,666 miles

Front tyres inner sidewalls splitting & o/s/f close to limit

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 14 Nov 2016 130,031 miles

both front roadwheels dented

both front tyres worn on edges

middle exhaust mounting missing

offside front tyre splitting on walls

offside rear back plate wet

play in offside knuckle joint

slight rack oil leak

wet test

Fail 9 Nov 2016 129,954 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front roadwheels dented

both front tyres worn on edges

middle exhaust mounting missing

offside front tyre splitting on walls

offside rear back plate wet

play in offside knuckle joint

slight rack oil leak

wet test

Pass 5 Nov 2015 127,967 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 127,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 125,636 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 125,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 123,344 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 121,174 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 121,171 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Nov 2011 118,657 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 113,586 miles

front tyres badly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2009 109,463 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 97,694 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 97,694 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 84,507 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 79,142 miles

rear tyres crackes in tread

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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H809 BJX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 H809 BJX, 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 H809 BJX registered?

H809 BJX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 April 1991.

Is H809 BJX safe to buy?

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