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H435 PFS

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,742 mi
Last recorded123,742 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH435 PFS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 123,742 miles

suspect trailing arm bushes

slight bind nsr brake

slight oil leak & rear diff damp

engine noise

exhaust slight blow rear join-bracket broken / suspect slight blow front / front mount broken

nsf wheel trim missing / various dents scratches

pas pipes corroded

play steering system & steering fault- pas?

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2009 112,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/sf wheel trim missing

rear number plate srtarting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Apr 2008 100,759 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 100,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

185 65 15 H

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

auxiliary belt noise

couple dents & scratches

exhaust mount clamp broken

front brake discs slight corroded

movement in both rear trailing arm bushes

movement in both wishbone bushes

play both front lower ball joints

rear reg deteriorated

rubbing at osf brake

slight bind at nsr wheel

slight oil leaks

slight play steering

Pass 17 Apr 2007 92,714 miles

o/sf tyre at 3 mm limit 1.6 mm

slight bind at n/sr wheel

slight blow at rear exhaust & corroded

slight oil leaks & at rear diff

Pass 28 Mar 2006 82,581 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 82,581 miles

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

exhaust shield insecure & vibration from centre †oil leaks †front brake pipes slightly corroded †nsf tyre close to limit

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated †nsf wiper torn †auxiliary belts noisy †nsr tyre rating different †slight play in steering

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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H435 PFS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H435 PFS, 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 H435 PFS registered?

H435 PFS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H435 PFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H435 PFS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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