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H293 DCD

1991 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,316 mi
Last recorded77,316 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH293 DCD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 77,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 77,264 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 77,240 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump/pipe/hose (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

o/s/f inner/outer sill badly corroded.advise repair asap

Fail 19 Jul 2021 77,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump/pipe/hose (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

o/s/f inner/outer sill badly corroded.advise repair asap

Pass 29 Jul 2020 77,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 3mm (205/60 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/60 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 75,185 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 75,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 74,290 miles

o/s/f inner sill badly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 74,290 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,445 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front lower arm mounting bushes starting to split (rear bushes)

lower part of n/s/f wing very badly corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,174 miles

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

N/S/F wing corroded along the bottom edge

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,443 miles

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

N/S end of outer sill corroded and holed

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 69,755 miles

slight movement in both front anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,579 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 68,579 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,603 miles

rear exhaust blowing slightly

signs of fluid leaking from power steering reservoir

slight play in bottom swivels

some play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2009 66,838 miles

o/s wiper could be better

parking brake lever slightly loose

Fail 18 Jul 2009 66,823 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

o/s wiper could be better

parking brake lever slightly loose

Pass 22 Jul 2008 65,315 miles

1 of 2 nearside rear lamps inoperative

offside front wing bottom corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2007 63,487 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on bottom of offside front wing

offside wiper deteriorating

Fail 17 Jul 2007 63,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on bottom of offside front wing

offside wiper deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2006 60,936 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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H293 DCD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H293 DCD, 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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H293 DCD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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