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J388 JMH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,854 mi
Last recorded119,854 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ388 JMH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 119,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 119,677 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 119,593 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 119,509 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 119,305 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2015 119,303 miles

both headlamp aims low

Pass 11 Apr 2014 119,207 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 11 Apr 2014 119,207 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 9 May 2013 119,005 miles

Both front shock absorber bump stop bushes deteriated.

N/S track control arm has slight play in rack

Fail 7 May 2013 119,005 miles

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

Both front shock absorber bump stop bushes deteriated.

N/S track control arm has slight play in rack

Pass 25 Jun 2010 118,744 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 117,938 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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J388 JMH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc 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 J388 JMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J388 JMH registered?

J388 JMH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 August 1991.

Is J388 JMH safe to buy?

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