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J433 BHJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

117,347 mi
Last recorded117,347 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ433 BHJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 117,347 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 114,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 113,757 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 113,732 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 113,096 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 111,232 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 111,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 108,766 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 106,506 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 104,199 miles

centre exhaust has a slight leak

nearside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2017 101,618 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,253 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 97,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 97,281 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 96,461 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 95,802 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog light switch temperamental

Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,839 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 94,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 93,914 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 91,087 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 87,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 84,181 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 81,305 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 77,772 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 75,387 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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J433 BHJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 J433 BHJ, 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 J433 BHJ registered?

J433 BHJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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