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H543 EBP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,619 mi
Last recorded195,619 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH543 EBP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 195,619 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake disc's heavy corroled

Pass 30 Oct 2009 188,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 175,880 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 162,608 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 158,468 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 158,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 153,830 miles

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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H543 EBP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This 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 H543 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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What year was H543 EBP registered?

H543 EBP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 January 1991.

Is H543 EBP safe to buy?

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