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H489 MJH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2467cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,722 mi
Last recorded45,722 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 MJH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,467cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 45,722 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 45,548 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 45,547 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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H489 MJH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,467cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H489 MJH, 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 H489 MJH registered?

H489 MJH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 June 1991.

Is H489 MJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H489 MJH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H489 MJH have outstanding finance?

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