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H188 POC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,903 mi
Last recorded125,903 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH188 POC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 May 2020 125,903 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 125,842 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 125,519 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 125,369 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 124,971 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 124,380 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 123,014 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 121,551 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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H188 POC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 H188 POC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H188 POC registered?

H188 POC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 1991.

Is H188 POC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H188 POC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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