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H547 PHK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,156 mi
Last recorded160,156 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH547 PHK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 160,156 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 155,578 miles

2 seats fitted at time of test

floor corroded

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 150,836 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded and greased

flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2010 145,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake discs corroded

flexy hoses deterioated

floor corrosion

one seat fitted

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2010 145,278 miles

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

brake discs corroded

flexy hoses deterioated

floor corrosion

one seat fitted

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2009 143,275 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 143,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 May 2008 137,680 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 129,159 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 129,099 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 121,758 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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H547 PHK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H547 PHK, 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 H547 PHK registered?

H547 PHK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 May 1991.

Is H547 PHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H547 PHK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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