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J998 YHO

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,547 mi
Last recorded129,547 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ998 YHO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 129,547 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 129,453 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 129,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

under carriage surface rust covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 128,199 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight surface rust underneath.

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicle under-trays fitted.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 127,530 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2009 127,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 120,044 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

unable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2008 120,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

front to rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

unable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2007 114,282 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 114,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 109,513 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 109,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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J998 YHO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J998 YHO, 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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J998 YHO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 October 1991.

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