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H599 TNP

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,467 mi
Last recorded71,467 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH599 TNP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,467 miles

Offside Front Slight damage to outer tyre wall

Fail 5 Apr 2017 71,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Slight damage to outer tyre wall

Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,774 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,067 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 68,406 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,852 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,443 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,759 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 64,568 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 63,062 miles

Oil leak

cut to o/s front tyre but not to cords

o/s hand brake slow coming on

Fail 17 Jun 2009 63,062 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s hand brake slow coming on

Oil leak

cut to o/s front tyre but not to cords

Pass 7 May 2008 60,781 miles

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 60,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 58,246 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 58,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 55,983 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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H599 TNP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H599 TNP, 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

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What year was H599 TNP registered?

H599 TNP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H599 TNP safe to buy?

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