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H533 NFX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,104 mi
Last recorded106,104 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH533 NFX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,104 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 105,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 105,645 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 105,639 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 105,554 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 105,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 105,433 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 104,489 miles

warning light on dash

Pass 29 Jun 2013 102,805 miles

brake pipe next to fuel tank corroded

dust covers on ball joints perished

fuel lines next to tank corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 101,600 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 98,138 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front fog lights not staying on when operated

Fail 15 Jun 2011 98,138 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front fog lights not staying on when operated

front screen wash partly blocked

Pass 14 Jun 2010 97,295 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear brakes disc/s pitted and bit worn will require renewal in near future.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 93,967 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

slight play in steering rack

slight water damage rear number plate

Pass 25 Aug 2007 90,706 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 89,910 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 89,910 miles

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

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

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

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)

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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H533 NFX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H533 NFX, 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 H533 NFX registered?

H533 NFX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 May 1991.

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