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H828 JPE

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,251 mi
Last recorded195,251 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH828 JPE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 195,251 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 195,244 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 192,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

no passenger or rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test.

Fail 11 Aug 2020 192,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

no passenger or rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test.

Pass 6 Aug 2019 191,774 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 189,747 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 189,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 185,007 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 176,388 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 172,392 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 164,054 miles

Nearside front bump stop fallen down

Offside front bump stop fallen down

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 158,094 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 158,077 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 149,254 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 142,428 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 135,457 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both Front Tyres Worn Badly On Inner Edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Play In Back Reast Of Drivers Seat

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 125,114 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 125,098 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 117,991 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 106,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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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H828 JPE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H828 JPE, 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 H828 JPE registered?

H828 JPE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 March 1991.

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