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H990 JNB

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,063 mi
Last recorded120,063 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH990 JNB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 120,063 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 120,058 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r o/s/r brake flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2007 114,902 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 104,745 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 104,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

cracks in nearside headlamp not affecting beam pattern

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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H990 JNB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H990 JNB, 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 H990 JNB registered?

H990 JNB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 June 1991.

Is H990 JNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H990 JNB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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