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H176 JCT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,743 mi
Last recorded174,743 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH176 JCT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 174,743 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2009 174,743 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle oil leak

rear pads look low

Pass 7 Feb 2008 167,061 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

IRISH NUMBER PLATES FITTED.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

PLASTIC OUTER SILLS FITTED

Pass 16 Feb 2007 158,431 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 158,431 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

ADVISES SOME WEAR NOTED ON FRONT BRAKE DISC PLASTIC OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED, SMALLCHIP IN SCREEN O/S/F

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2006 150,893 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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H176 JCT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H176 JCT, 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 H176 JCT registered?

H176 JCT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 February 1991.

Is H176 JCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H176 JCT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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