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H510 EFW

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,802 mi
Last recorded98,802 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH510 EFW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 98,802 miles

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

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

all brake pipes coated

near side screen washer inoperative

vehicle has been coated underside

Fail 20 Jun 2014 98,802 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all brake pipes coated

all tyres cracking

near side screen washer inoperative

vehicle has been coated underside

Fail 15 Jun 2013 97,504 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 97,504 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,400 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 104,818 miles

1.Rear brake discs corroded

2.Both front tyres cracking no cords/ply exposed. 3.Front coil springs corroding.

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 103,941 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 101,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 101,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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H510 EFW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H510 EFW, 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 H510 EFW registered?

H510 EFW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 1991.

Is H510 EFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H510 EFW shows 9 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.

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