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H338 BHT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,491 mi
Last recorded133,491 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH338 BHT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 133,491 miles

o/s front lower wing taped

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

slight corrosion o/s rear boot/valance

slight corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch

slight corrosion on o/s rear sill edge

Fail 21 Jul 2010 133,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

oil around power steering pipes

Pass 15 Jun 2009 127,626 miles

os inner rack joint slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2008 121,285 miles

slight play in o/side steering rack.

Pass 16 Jun 2007 114,916 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 114,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 109,324 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 103,552 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 103,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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H338 BHT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H338 BHT, 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 H338 BHT registered?

H338 BHT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 January 1991.

Is H338 BHT safe to buy?

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