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H633 BTU

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

170,581 mi
Last recorded170,581 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH633 BTU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 170,581 miles

Nearside inner & outer body sill s have a heavy covering of underseal preventing a full inspection

Offside inner & outer body sills have a heavy covering of underseal preventing a full inspection

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 170,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure dipped (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside inner & outer body sill s have a heavy covering of underseal preventing a full inspection

Offside inner & outer body sills have a heavy covering of underseal preventing a full inspection

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 170,139 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 168,035 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

inner sill corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2014 168,035 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 163,525 miles

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2013 163,520 miles

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 157,460 miles

brake discs surface corrosion

offside sill corrodin & small hole.

Fail 25 Aug 2012 157,460 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs surface corrosion

offside sill corrodin & small hole.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 156,665 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 Oct 2010 156,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 16 Nov 2009 149,993 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 149,980 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 148,293 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 142,596 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 142,596 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 136,559 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 136,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 131,415 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 131,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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H633 BTU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H633 BTU, 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 H633 BTU registered?

H633 BTU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 June 1991.

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