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H434 MJH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,290 mi
Last recorded99,290 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH434 MJH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2015 99,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 99,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

All 4 tyres wearing very low

Pass 22 Jul 2014 148,960 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 139,052 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 139,052 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 133,617 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 133,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 132,088 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 132,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 130,072 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 127,186 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 127,186 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 125,628 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 125,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 123,040 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 120,987 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 120,987 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2006 120,968 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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H434 MJH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 H434 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 H434 MJH registered?

H434 MJH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 1991.

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