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H343 CCD

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

119,537 mi
Last recorded119,537 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH343 CCD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 119,537 miles

Chassis / brake pipes covered in underseal

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded, not yet in prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroded, under bonnet

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 118,347 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 118,337 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body cill rear subframe prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 117,952 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 117,390 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 116,388 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 115,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 114,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near back of car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box has small crack around the pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 113,374 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 113,346 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 111,349 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 109,145 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 109,051 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 103,768 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 100,362 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 95,871 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 93,239 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 92,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 89,206 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 85,153 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 80,452 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 78,200 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2006 77,851 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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H343 CCD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H343 CCD, 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 H343 CCD registered?

H343 CCD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 April 1991.

Is H343 CCD safe to buy?

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