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H559 LFC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,215 mi
Last recorded195,215 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH559 LFC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 195,215 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Dec 2011 195,214 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Mar 2011 191,169 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 185,936 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 180,011 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 174,238 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 174,225 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 168,496 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 161,857 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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H559 LFC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H559 LFC, 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

How do I check the history of H559 LFC?

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What year was H559 LFC registered?

H559 LFC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 1991.

Is H559 LFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H559 LFC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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