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H485 ERV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,119 mi
Last recorded132,119 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH485 ERV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 132,119 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 May 2008 132,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Apr 2007 123,911 miles

offside front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 22 Apr 2006 115,792 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 108,773 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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H485 ERV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 H485 ERV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H485 ERV registered?

H485 ERV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 1991.

Is H485 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H485 ERV shows 5 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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