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H49 VVF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,469 mi
Last recorded86,469 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH49 VVF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 86,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust braket corroded

metal fuel pipes surface corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2007 82,730 miles

fuel pipes corroding.corrosion developing throughout underside of vehicle.

Fail 7 Dec 2006 82,714 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 80,549 miles

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE BECOMING CORRODED

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR DOOR IS DAMAGED

ADVISE VEHICLE WAS WET AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 25 Nov 2005 77,159 miles

advise both rear brake hoses are corroded

advise vehicle wet at time of test

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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H49 VVF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,800cc 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 H49 VVF, 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 H49 VVF registered?

H49 VVF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is H49 VVF safe to buy?

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