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H331 DCD

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,172 mi
Last recorded146,172 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH331 DCD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 146,172 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 142,176 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel tank showing signs of previosly leaking but not leaking at time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2013 142,170 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel tank showing signs of previosly leaking but not leaking at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2012 137,741 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 137,738 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2010 134,291 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 131,686 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 131,679 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

rear prop bolts loose

Pass 8 Dec 2007 126,237 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 121,654 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 116,388 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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H331 DCD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H331 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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What year was H331 DCD registered?

H331 DCD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 January 1991.

Is H331 DCD safe to buy?

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