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H648 MCF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,662 mi
Last recorded137,662 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH648 MCF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 137,662 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 137,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 137,659 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 137,659 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 137,297 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 137,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 136,255 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 136,255 miles

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 135,513 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 134,460 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 134,460 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 133,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 133,909 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 131,836 miles

coating to rear centre lap belt(plastic(not able to fully check webbing condition

front wishbone arms back mounts seperating from bondings

lower coils of rear coil springs corroded

movement to both lower ball joints

note/trims fitted to outer sill panels

one washer inoperative offside

Fail 12 Nov 2007 131,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coating to rear centre lap belt(plastic(not able to fully check webbing condition

front wishbone arms back mounts seperating from bondings

lower coils of rear coil springs corroded

movement to both lower ball joints

note/trims fitted to outer sill panels

one washer inoperative offside

Pass 30 Oct 2006 130,164 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 130,164 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

front wishbone arms back bushes deteriating- movement to both front ball joints- creak from o/s ball joint/ suspension area

lower coils on rear coil springs corroded

n/s dip beam pattern weak

rear lap belt has sticky coating over webbing- not able to fully inspect

slight dampness from power steering hose to rack

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

tiny chip to front screen- note/ trims fitted to outer sills

Pass 6 Jul 2005 50,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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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H648 MCF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H648 MCF, 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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H648 MCF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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