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H641 VAB

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,233 mi
Last recorded151,233 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH641 VAB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 151,233 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 151,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 147,533 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

offside front wishbone back bush has slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2011 141,823 miles

both outersills slightly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2011 141,803 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 137,968 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 137,960 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 131,837 miles

both front fog lights missing

offside rear outer side light inoprotive

offside rear stop light has slight bad earth

Pass 2 Sep 2008 127,754 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both stop lights dim

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel on limit

nearside bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2007 119,332 miles

both front flexy brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front to rear rear section metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside bottom ball joint has slight play

nearside front back wishbone bush slightly perished

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 10 Jul 2007 119,332 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearin on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2006 110,768 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 110,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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H641 VAB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H641 VAB, 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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H641 VAB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 April 1991.

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