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H17 TEO

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,486 mi
Last recorded103,486 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 TEO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 103,486 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 103,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 103,476 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 101,024 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 97,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 97,286 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 91,988 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 87,211 miles

metal petrol pipes rusted

Fail 7 Jan 2008 87,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

metal petrol pipes rusted

Pass 4 Dec 2006 84,428 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005

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

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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H17 TEO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H17 TEO, 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 H17 TEO registered?

H17 TEO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 March 1991.

Is H17 TEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 TEO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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