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H638 NCC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,009 mi
Last recorded121,009 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH638 NCC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 121,009 miles

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

Play in Near/Offside Steering Rack.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 108,973 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 108,973 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 100,367 miles

o/s/f wishbone rear bush bonding starting to deteriorate.

Fail 29 Aug 2006 100,365 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f wishbone rear bush,bonding deteriorating.

Pass 9 Aug 2005 90,725 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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H638 NCC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H638 NCC, 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 H638 NCC registered?

H638 NCC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H638 NCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H638 NCC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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