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H512 FDX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

181,479 mi
Last recorded181,479 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH512 FDX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 181,479 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 181,300 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 180,648 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 179,865 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 179,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 178,263 miles

Oil leak engine,gearbox and rear differential ()

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside

Fail 17 Feb 2017 178,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine,gearbox and rear differential ()

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside

Pass 10 Feb 2016 177,297 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on the inside

Pass 10 Feb 2015 176,523 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on the inside

Fail 10 Feb 2015 176,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on the inside

Pass 3 Jan 2014 175,437 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 175,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 174,170 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 173,174 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 171,738 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 170,534 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 168,982 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 166,757 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 163,868 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 163,868 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 160,504 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 160,504 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H512 FDX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H512 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 H512 FDX registered?

H512 FDX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 March 1991.

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