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H423 MJH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,738 mi
Last recorded147,738 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH423 MJH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 147,738 miles

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

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

damage to the nearside and the offside front sill

Fail 26 Sep 2011 147,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

damage to the nearside and the offside front sill

Pass 29 May 2009 146,232 miles

Front and rear no#plate dulling.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NS outer sill area and the OS doorstep area weak with corrosion.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 143,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small play in rack ends

wipers dont park correctly some times

Fail 10 Nov 2006 143,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rack end has a small amount of play

wipers dont park in correct position some times

Fail 21 Feb 2006 143,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front wipers not parking at the bottom of the screen

o/s & n/s rear axle carrier bushes will need replacing soon

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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H423 MJH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc 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 H423 MJH, 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 H423 MJH registered?

H423 MJH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 1991.

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