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H284 DOD

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,109 mi
Last recorded163,109 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH284 DOD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 163,109 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 163,011 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 162,606 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 162,070 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake light on dash

centre exhaust rubber split

exhaust blowing at front clamp (borderline pass)

mot test carried out in wet conditions

rear brake pipes rusted

rear part of front to rear brake pipe rusted (borderline pass)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 162,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake light on dash

centre exhaust rubber split

exhaust blowing at front clamp (borderline pass)

mot test carried out in wet conditions

rear brake pipes rusted

rear part of front to rear brake pipe rusted (borderline pass)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 156,700 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 156,999 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside+nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front+rear brakes slightly grabbing

Pass 11 Feb 2015 151,671 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 146,243 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 146,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 144,594 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 138,136 miles

brake warning light on at time of test

exhaust system rusted

fron t brake flexy hose perished

front suspension bushes worn

o/s/f brake disc slightly warped

o/s/f front slight wheel bearing noise

plastic outer sills covers fitted

play in rack

rear nuber plate slightly discoloured

rear subframe bushes worn

under body rusted

under body wet

Fail 12 Mar 2010 138,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

under body rusted

under body wet

brake warning light on at time of test

exhaust system rusted

fron t brake flexy hose perished

front suspension bushes worn

o/s/f brake disc slightly warped

o/s/f front slight wheel bearing noise

plastic outer sills covers fitted

play in rack

rear nuber plate slightly discoloured

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 9 Mar 2009 128,608 miles

fuel line rusty

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

play in steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2008 121,530 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 111,128 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 108,339 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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H284 DOD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 H284 DOD, 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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H284 DOD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H284 DOD safe to buy?

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