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H20 RDV

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Lpg 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

215,757 mi
Last recorded215,757 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 RDV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 215,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 215,746 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing at battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 213,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2018 213,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box clamp insicure (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 212,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 212,489 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 210,153 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

oil leak at front engine

oil leak at rear dif

Fail 25 Feb 2015 210,132 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

oil leak at front engine

oil leak at rear dif

Pass 26 Feb 2014 205,401 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 197,397 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front tyre treads wearing low on edges

Fail 19 Dec 2011 197,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads wearing low

front tyre treads wearing low on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2010 184,373 miles

both rear tyres are on the legal tread limit

exhaust is slightly noisey

front side lamps are dim but visble from a reasonable distance

Pass 24 Aug 2009 176,869 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 176,851 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 168,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2007 16,476 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 16,476 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H20 RDV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H20 RDV, 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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H20 RDV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 January 1991.

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