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H378 AFV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,506 mi
Last recorded96,506 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH378 AFV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 96,506 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 94,742 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 90,194 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,478 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 28 Sep 2017 89,478 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,659 miles

both rear tyres cracking

minor leak of exhaust gas

o/s/f tyre worn on both edge's

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2015 85,502 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 79,707 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 79,694 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 74,548 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,186 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,335 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,030 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 62,301 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 60,069 miles

rear sub-frame mounting bushes in poor condition

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

trims fitted to outer sills

wear in power steering rack

Fail 28 Jan 2006 60,040 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear sub-frame mountings in poor condition

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

trims fitted to outer sills

wear in power steering rack

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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H378 AFV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 H378 AFV, 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 H378 AFV registered?

H378 AFV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 1991.

Is H378 AFV safe to buy?

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