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H431 DDB

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,118 mi
Last recorded170,118 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH431 DDB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 170,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 170,100 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 170,100 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2018 169,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 168,386 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 168,370 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.67% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER AND INNER SILLS CORRODED TO EXCESS (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened AS MARKED (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER AND INNER SILLS HOLED CORRODED TO EXCESS (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

FUEL FILTER AND PIPE CORRODED

Front VENTED DISCS WORN/CORRODED

Offside Rear PARK BRAKE CABLE RUSTED/SPLIT OUTER

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened AS MARKED (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM 205/55/15H (4.1.E.1)

POWER STEERING INTERCOOLER PIPES CORRODED

Pass 29 Oct 2016 165,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner sidewall cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2015 162,315 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 159,328 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 155,457 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 153,225 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 145,172 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 141,813 miles

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 4 Nov 2009 137,382 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 135,082 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 135,081 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2007 128,872 miles

Both front bottom ball joints have movement.

Both rear subframe bushes are worn.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 123,739 miles

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

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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H431 DDB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 H431 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 H431 DDB registered?

H431 DDB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 January 1991.

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