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H447 ABV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,416 mi
Last recorded118,416 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH447 ABV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 118,416 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 115,017 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 115,017 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 109,829 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

brake pipes covered in waxoil

drivers seat does not fold forward

rear axle bushes worn

rear number plate slightly insecure

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 8 Jan 2018 109,822 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

both torque reaction bushes worn

brake pipes covered in waxoil

drivers seat does not fold forward

rear axle bushes worn

rear number plate slightly insecure

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 3 Dec 2015 106,200 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 97,148 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 97,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 97,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 96,981 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 95,933 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 95,933 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 94,436 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 92,944 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge + cracking

nearside rear tyre approaching wear bars and wall cracking

offside rear tyre approaching wear bars

slight play steering rack

Fail 19 Feb 2009 92,937 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge + cracking

nearside rear tyre approaching wear bars and wall cracking

offside rear tyre approaching wear bars

slight play steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2008 90,262 miles

slight play steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2007 87,460 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 87,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 83,085 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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H447 ABV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H447 ABV, 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 H447 ABV registered?

H447 ABV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H447 ABV safe to buy?

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