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H829 JGM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,377 mi
Last recorded130,377 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH829 JGM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 130,377 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 130,377 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 130,318 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 130,264 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 130,021 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 130,021 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 129,328 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 128,187 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 127,555 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 126,294 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 124,815 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 121,898 miles

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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H829 JGM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H829 JGM, 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 H829 JGM registered?

H829 JGM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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