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H366 FND

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

276,150 mi
Last recorded276,150 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH366 FND
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 276,150 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 276,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner forward balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe from rubber flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe under bonnet area through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing subframe mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe from rubber flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sidesill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from rubber flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel tank mountings have corrosion

offside and nearside sidesills have plastic covers which obscure full inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2017 270,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank mounting have corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2017 270,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank mounting have corrosion

Pass 12 May 2016 265,872 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 260,659 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 255,342 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 249,957 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

the rear subframe mounts are slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2012 244,187 miles

both rear subframe mounts are slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2012 244,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear subframe mounts are slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2011 234,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear and offside rear discs are worn

Fail 26 May 2010 216,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 216,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 201,051 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 193,622 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 193,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 182,465 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 171,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 May 2005 159,502 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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H366 FND is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H366 FND, 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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H366 FND is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 January 1991.

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