MOT Status
Mileage
190,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside handbrake cable fouling rear drive shaft
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H657 ARC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 H657 ARC, 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 H657 ARC registered?
H657 ARC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 April 1991.
Is H657 ARC safe to buy?
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