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H51 VWE

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,062 mi
Last recorded93,062 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH51 VWE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,062 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 89,489 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust shows slight corrosion.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 87,098 miles

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

rear exhaust shows slight corrosion.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 84,240 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,962 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,713 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,997 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 68,184 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 66,292 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 62,609 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 58,403 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 58,403 miles

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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H51 VWE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H51 VWE, 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 H51 VWE registered?

H51 VWE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 May 1991.

Is H51 VWE safe to buy?

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