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H263 BVV

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,673 mi
Last recorded114,673 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH263 BVV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 114,673 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 114,673 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

rear fuel pipes corroding, both front tyres wearing edges, nearside rear tyre wearing edges and getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2008 106,999 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 106,999 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 98,928 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 98,918 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 89,912 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 82,526 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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H263 BVV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H263 BVV, 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 H263 BVV registered?

H263 BVV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 April 1991.

Is H263 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H263 BVV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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