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H351 PTG

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,857 mi
Last recorded176,857 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH351 PTG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 176,857 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 173,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 160,274 miles

Steering rack creeking + Exhaust tail pipe corroding

Fail 12 Sep 2007 160,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust tail section corroded + Oil filler cap missing

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 149,842 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 139,964 miles

Both rear tyres Aprox. 2-3mm

Centre exhaust shield loose

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Screw in N/S/F tyre

Small amount of play in both steering rack joints

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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H351 PTG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H351 PTG, 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 H351 PTG registered?

H351 PTG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H351 PTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H351 PTG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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