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H540 EBP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,750 mi
Last recorded156,750 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH540 EBP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 156,750 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 156,084 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 154,016 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 150,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

limited slip diff fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2013 148,555 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 143,722 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

corrosion too offside floor pan

Fail 6 Feb 2012 143,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 140,791 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 131,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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 1 Nov 2008 125,903 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Propshaft component defective

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2007 119,817 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both steering rack inner ends,and track rod ends slight play

various steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2007 119,817 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both steering rack inner ends,and track rod ends slight play

nearside front tyre side wall chipped

various steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2006 118,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

front exhaust bracket rusty

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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H540 EBP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H540 EBP, 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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H540 EBP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 February 1991.

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