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H251 NRX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,730 mi
Last recorded144,730 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH251 NRX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 144,730 miles

front suspension bushes have general wear but not resulting in excessive movement

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 144,711 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 134,089 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2014 133,873 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 130,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust knocking on floor

front exhaust support bracket broken

off side rear suspension arm has light corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2012 126,178 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 119,967 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 119,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 12 Feb 2010 114,167 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 114,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 106,949 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 99,591 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2007 93,458 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 86,957 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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H251 NRX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 H251 NRX, 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 H251 NRX registered?

H251 NRX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 January 1991.

Is H251 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H251 NRX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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