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J96 JMH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,682 mi
Last recorded96,682 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ96 JMH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 96,682 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 96,549 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,544 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 96,544 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 96,538 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 96,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel line rusty

off side rear tyre low on air

Fail 1 Jun 2011 96,260 miles

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

fuel line rusty

off side rear tyre low on air

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 93,333 miles

wiper blades starting to rip

Pass 9 Aug 2008 92,276 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 92,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 91,342 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 91,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 91,259 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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J96 JMH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J96 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.

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What year was J96 JMH registered?

J96 JMH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J96 JMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J96 JMH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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