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H514 POF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,536 mi
Last recorded159,536 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH514 POF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 159,536 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 154,994 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 154,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 149,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 144,753 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 144,313 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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H514 POF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H514 POF, 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 H514 POF registered?

H514 POF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 1991.

Is H514 POF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H514 POF shows 6 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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