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B16 JSJ

1990 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,670 mi
Last recorded84,670 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 JSJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 84,670 miles

Under body sealed

Fail 30 Dec 2025 84,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under budy sealed

Pass 30 Dec 2024 83,856 miles

under body sealed

Fail 6 Dec 2024 83,853 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under body sealed

Pass 11 Aug 2023 83,421 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 83,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 83,185 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 82,469 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 82,319 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 82,007 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,571 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 81,300 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 81,057 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 80,923 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2014 80,061 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

unable to fully view underside due to covering

Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,244 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads not visible

nearside rear tyre - inner edge wear

Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,132 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 76,123 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 69,072 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,049 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,497 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 58,459 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 58,459 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

metal fuel pipes from front to rear corroded but not leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2006 55,922 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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B16 JSJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1990 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 120,696 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 B16 JSJ, 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 36 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 B16 JSJ registered?

B16 JSJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 February 1990.

Is B16 JSJ safe to buy?

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