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H290 FTT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,061 mi
Last recorded66,061 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH290 FTT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2010 66,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

N/S wiper blade split on ends

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Severe corrosion to fuel supply pressure pipe.

Pass 15 May 2009 64,697 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 64,697 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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)

corrosion to front and rear wheel arches

corrosion to rear inner sills

light corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 4 Jun 2008 63,556 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

CORROSION TO;Wheel arches.front and rear valances.rear inner sills.rear suspension arms.offside rear chassis.outer sills and doors.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

rear tyres 2.25mm

Fail 12 May 2008 63,556 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

CORROSION TO.front and rear wheel arches.front and rear valances.inner and outer sills.rear suspension arms.rear chassis.

Corrosion to fuel filler pipe

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2007 62,155 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 62,103 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

75mm crack to nearside bottom windscreen

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to front and rear wheel arches

corrosion to fuel filler pipe

Pass 4 May 2006 61,007 miles

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

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

corrosion to front to rear fuel pipe

crack to bottom nearside of windscreen

slight corrosion to rear brake hoses femules

Pass 13 May 2005 59,900 miles

Corrosion to fuel filler pipe

Corrosion to rear fuel pipe

Deterioration to front roll bar link arm bushes

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

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

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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H290 FTT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H290 FTT, 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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H290 FTT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 1991.

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