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H643 BML

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,261 mi
Last recorded89,261 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH643 BML
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL 2 AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive scuttle panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,543 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2019 87,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,140 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 80,140 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 75,173 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 73,652 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,156 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,771 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 71,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,878 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 67,325 miles

All tyres perished and split heavily

Both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

Both rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear brake ferrules corroded

Front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

Front number plate damaged

Fuel lines corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,325 miles

All tyres perished and split heavily

Both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

Both rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear brake ferrules corroded

Front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

Front number plate damaged

Fuel lines corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 67,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 62,344 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 62,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 60,280 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 60,235 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front 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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H643 BML is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 H643 BML, 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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H643 BML is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 January 1991.

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