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H486 FDX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

211,741 mi
Last recorded211,741 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH486 FDX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2013 211,741 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2013 211,741 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 206,609 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 206,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 204,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 198,697 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 198,697 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 194,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on braking area of rear disc

n/s wash jets blocked

n/s/r tyre tread depth low

o/s sill by door pillar weakened by corrosion

o/s/r tyre tread depth and pressure low

Fail 2 Sep 2008 194,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on braking area of rear disc

n/s wash jets blocked

n/s/r tyre tread depth low

o/s sill by door pillar weakened by corrosion

o/s/r tyre tread depth and pressure low

Fail 24 May 2008 193,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

knot tied in offside front seat belt

offside outer sill corroded

~~~~~~~~~~~engine oil required~~~~~~~~~

Pass 22 May 2007 182,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 May 2007 182,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2006 171,853 miles

rear silencer outter skin corroded

slight corroion to rear battery box

slight oil leak

slight play in o/s/f steering rack nuckel

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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H486 FDX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H486 FDX, 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 H486 FDX registered?

H486 FDX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 January 1991.

Is H486 FDX safe to buy?

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