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H346 CGG

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

131,671 mi
Last recorded131,671 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH346 CGG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 131,671 miles

car is highly modified

oil leak

slight play strut tops

various corrosion under car

Fail 20 Apr 2009 131,657 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

air intake pipe split

battery requires attention

car is very modified

exhaust deteriated

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

slight play both strut top bushes

various corrosion under car

Pass 16 Feb 2008 130,966 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 130,964 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jan 2008 130,961 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake warning lamp on

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 123,669 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 123,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

exhaust rusty

front wishbone bushes perished

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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H346 CGG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H346 CGG, 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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H346 CGG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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