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H651 NFX

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,595 mi
Last recorded122,595 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH651 NFX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 122,595 miles

engine slightly oil leak

rear diff slightly oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 120,650 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 162,592 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 159,024 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 155,256 miles

Brake warning light illuminated on instrument panel

Exhaust rubber missing but system adequately supported

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play detected in steering rack ends

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 145,710 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 145,709 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 138,688 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 138,687 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 138,509 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 133,703 miles

all brake discs worn

exhaust system in poor condition throughout

fuel pipes corroded

majority of brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2008 133,703 miles

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

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

all brake discs worn

exhaust system in poor condition throughout

fuel pipes corroded

majority of brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2007 126,491 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front tyres worn on outer edges & close to legal limmit

Fail 11 Apr 2007 126,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres worn on outer edges & close to legal limmit

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2005 124,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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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H651 NFX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H651 NFX, 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 H651 NFX registered?

H651 NFX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 January 1991.

Is H651 NFX safe to buy?

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