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H391 DDB

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,683 mi
Last recorded136,683 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH391 DDB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 136,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

the exhaust heat shield is insecure

there is corrosion around the nearside differential mounting

Fail 29 Oct 2007 136,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

the exhaust heat shield is insecure

there is corrosion around the nearside differential mounting

Pass 8 Nov 2006 132,176 miles

All welded areas under seald

Right hand front fog lamp glass cracked

Slight play in power steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2006 132,060 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Attension to right hand hand brake

Boot floor excessivly corroded around tow bar fixing

Slight play in power steering rack

Fail 17 Oct 2005 123,364 miles

Advice main brake pipes surface corroded

Advice rear nomber plate slightly dameged

Advice rear schock absorber auter covers dropped down

Advice rear wishbone bushes slightly breaking away early attension adviced

Advice slight attension to handbrake performance

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 123,364 miles

Advice main brake pipes surface corroded

Advice rear nomber plate slightly dameged

Advice rear schock absorber auter covers dropped down

Advice rear wishbone bushes slightly breaking away early attension adviced

Advice slight attension to handbrake performance

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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H391 DDB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H391 DDB, 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 H391 DDB registered?

H391 DDB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 1991.

Is H391 DDB safe to buy?

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