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H442 HLM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,949 mi
Last recorded239,949 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH442 HLM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 239,949 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 237,333 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 226,231 miles

corrosion o/s/f inner wing & o/s/r floor pan

Fail 20 Apr 2009 226,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion o/s/f inner wing & o/s/r floor pan

Pass 19 Mar 2008 215,439 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 215,439 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 206,417 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 206,417 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 197,867 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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H442 HLM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H442 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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What year was H442 HLM registered?

H442 HLM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 May 1991.

Is H442 HLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H442 HLM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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