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H456 MLJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,034 mi
Last recorded110,034 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH456 MLJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 110,034 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 107,834 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 105,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 98,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 96,828 miles

Nearside Rear nail in the tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2018 85,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 69,357 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 60,323 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link gaiter damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt and water

o/s/r front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode at rear

Pass 20 Jan 2015 59,232 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 57,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 57,341 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 55,418 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,292 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 55,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,947 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 54,945 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,376 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 52,999 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,199 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,834 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 48,673 miles

Rear exhaust box out skin rusty + exhaust clamp rusty

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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H456 MLJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This 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 H456 MLJ, 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 H456 MLJ registered?

H456 MLJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 May 1991.

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