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H447 PFS

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,990 mi
Last recorded186,990 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH447 PFS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 186,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe front to rear badly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2016 186,970 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

both outer sills corroded

fuel pipes corroded

not all brake pipes visible

Pass 2 Sep 2014 186,117 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 186,117 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 220,656 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 216,955 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 207,925 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 199,873 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 192,473 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 186,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 PFS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 H447 PFS registered?

H447 PFS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 June 1991.

Is H447 PFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H447 PFS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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