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H437 HLM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

10,518 mi
Last recorded10,518 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH437 HLM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 10,518 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 9,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Headlamp lens misty(condensation in unit). (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 9,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s. (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Headlamp lens misty(condensation in unit). (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,021 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 8,106 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 6,478 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 4,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 321 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 1,587 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 18 May 2009 113,281 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 111,271 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 108,975 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 106,708 miles

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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H437 HLM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 H437 HLM, 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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H437 HLM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 May 1991.

Is H437 HLM safe to buy?

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