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H165 ECW

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,240 mi
Last recorded129,240 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH165 ECW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 129,240 miles

front brake discs surface corroded

offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes starting to perish

vehicle is fitted with sill covers, visual inspection impaired

Pass 20 Jan 2014 124,845 miles

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

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

all body floor wheel arches slightly corroded

slight cut in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2014 124,845 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

all body floor wheel arches slightly corroded

slight cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2007 121,337 miles

centre rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f/ tyre inside tread wearing down to 1/6 mm

Fail 26 Mar 2007 121,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f tyre inside tread wearing down 1/6 m m

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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H165 ECW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H165 ECW, 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 H165 ECW registered?

H165 ECW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 April 1991.

Is H165 ECW safe to buy?

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