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H603 HCT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,210 mi
Last recorded96,210 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH603 HCT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

n/s/and o/s/inner and outer sill has surface corrosion

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2017 97,999 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2016 97,992 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 97,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,203 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 93,808 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 18 Mar 2013 93,699 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2012 92,799 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 92,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 92,700 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 176,794 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 162,255 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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H603 HCT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H603 HCT, 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 H603 HCT registered?

H603 HCT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H603 HCT safe to buy?

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