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H524 POC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,971 mi
Last recorded164,971 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH524 POC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 164,971 miles

gear box oil leak

o/s/f wing holed

rear brake pipes corroded

rear cross frame mountin bushes worn

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2009 159,232 miles

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

brakes have a 15% imballance front

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

n/s/f washer jet blocked

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boot split

rear brake pipes corroded at hoses and rear t!pice

slight play n/s/f rack

Pass 28 Nov 2008 152,645 miles

centre exhaust rubbers worn

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

front anti roll bar link arm bushs worn

nearside front lower ball joint very slightly worn

nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

offside front lower ball joint slightly worn (recommend replacing)

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge and side wall splitting

offside front wing corroded

oil leak

play in offside of steering rack

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

rear subframe/crossmember bushs worn

Fail 26 Nov 2008 152,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

centre exhaust rubbers worn

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

front anti roll bar link arm bushs worn

nearside front lower ball joint very slightly worn

nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

offside front lower ball joint slightly worn (recommend replacing)

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge and side wall splitting

offside front wing corroded

oil leak

play in offside of steering rack

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

rear subframe/crossmember bushs worn

Pass 23 Nov 2007 144,673 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 144,576 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

advise all rear brake hose ferrules rusty

advise bad oil leak around engine

advise both front lower arm rear bushes perished

advise fuel pipes rusty

advise n/s and o/s front anti-roll bar link arm bushes perished

advise n/s and o/s rear arms rusty

advise oil leak around gearbox

advise rear brake pipes rusty

advise sump plug damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2006 136,435 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 136,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

offside wiper blade slightly split

rear brake hose ferules corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

slight damage to offside front floor

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2005 130,098 miles

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

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

childseat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

front and rear exhaust clamps corroded

rear brake pipe ferruals corroded

slight damage to offside front tyre side wall

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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H524 POC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc 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 H524 POC, 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 H524 POC registered?

H524 POC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 January 1991.

Is H524 POC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H524 POC 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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