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H211 DHY

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,375 mi
Last recorded139,375 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH211 DHY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 139,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear floor pan corrosion

Offside Rear floor pan corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2015 139,367 miles

Centre Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion body sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and under body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear floor pan corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear floor pan corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2014 138,180 miles

offside rear floor pan excessively corroded but not within 30 cms of a load bearing point

Fail 18 Nov 2014 138,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear floor pan excessively corroded but not within 30 cms of a load bearing point

Pass 15 Nov 2013 137,002 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 137,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 135,495 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 135,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 133,739 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 133,727 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 131,249 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 131,249 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 129,564 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 129,564 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 127,465 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 127,465 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 125,004 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 123,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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H211 DHY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H211 DHY, 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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H211 DHY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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