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H29 HLV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

192,429 mi
Last recorded192,429 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH29 HLV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 192,429 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear trailing arm becoming rusty. nearside front floor becoming weak

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2019 192,413 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear trailing arm becoming rusty. nearside front floor becoming weak

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 189,394 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2018 189,268 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working and lamp not working (1.3.1b)

1 rear exhaust metal mounting brackets missing

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad low level light illuminated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 185,475 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front wheel bearing becoming noisy

slight oil leak

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2017 185,380 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer and front pipe to centre offside joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front wheel bearing becoming noisy

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 182,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner track rod

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

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

oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 182,478 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner track rod

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

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

oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 177,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

fuel filler pipe heavily corroded

slight play in o/s/f inner ball joint

Fail 19 May 2015 177,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

fuel filler pipe heavily corroded

slight play in o/s/f inner ball joint

Pass 22 May 2014 171,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2014 171,385 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2013 162,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 156,759 miles

engine oil leaks

possible signs of fuel leak on fuel rail

Pass 7 Apr 2011 150,498 miles

Bind offside front brake

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 150,495 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bind offside front brake

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2010 145,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 145,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 137,929 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 127,422 miles

1. slight play in o/s steering rack. 2. front number plate damaged.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 118,797 miles

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers † †both rear tyres near legal limits † †slight damage to front number plate

Pass 10 Feb 2006 108,786 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 108,776 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

slight damage to offside front seat belt webbing † †unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers †

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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H29 HLV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 H29 HLV, 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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H29 HLV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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