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H399 RHB

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,748 mi
Last recorded99,748 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH399 RHB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 99,748 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on edge

oil leak

play in steering rack

sill covers fitted

vehical corosion

Fail 2 Oct 2014 99,748 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre bald on edge

oil leak

play in steering rack

sill covers fitted

vehical corosion

Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,932 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 92,616 miles

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,779 miles

corrosion in various places

Pass 22 May 2009 85,547 miles

both rear wheel arches taped up

corrosion in various places

nearside handbrake cable outer caring broke

nearside rear tyre clso0e to legal limit

offside front flexi brake pipe cracking

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

play in offside steering arm

rear diff leaking

Fail 19 May 2009 85,487 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear wheel arches taped up

corrosion in various places

nearside handbrake cable outer caring broke

nearside rear tyre clso0e to legal limit

offside front flexi brake pipe cracking

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

play in offside steering arm

rear diff leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2007 83,965 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

body kit fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2006 83,006 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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H399 RHB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H399 RHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H399 RHB registered?

H399 RHB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 1991.

Is H399 RHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H399 RHB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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