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H19 JLR

1991 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,168 mi
Last recorded156,168 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 JLR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 156,168 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 154,423 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 153,676 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 153,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 152,198 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 152,198 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 151,105 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 149,710 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 148,549 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 146,103 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 144,097 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 144,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 139,864 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 137,289 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 137,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 134,873 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 133,346 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 130,247 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 130,246 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 127,920 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,602 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 125,571 miles

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

both sides inner sills corroded

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 30 Jul 2009 121,982 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 116,610 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 116,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 110,740 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 110,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 106,712 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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H19 JLR is a 1991 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 136,306 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H19 JLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 35 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H19 JLR registered?

H19 JLR is a 1991 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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