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H692 LJO

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH692 LJO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2024

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2024

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 69,711 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 69,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 69,287 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 68,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

reversing lamps not working

Fail 14 Jun 2018 68,550 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

reversing lamps not working

Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,684 miles

Oil leak ()

both side front and rear tyres perishing

Fail 31 May 2017 67,656 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

both side front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,760 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 65,915 miles

all tyres cracking

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,180 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 64,272 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 64,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,342 miles

Gear box side prop-shaft coupling defective.

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from rear dif

Pass 18 May 2011 61,995 miles

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

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

oil leak

slight leak from rear differential

Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,982 miles

engine oil leak

leak from rear differential

Fail 18 May 2010 60,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,870 miles

offside front and nearside rear rubber jacking blocks missing

offside front inside door panel slightly insecure

signs of oil leaks from engine/diff.

Pass 30 May 2008 58,617 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 57,024 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 55,776 miles

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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H692 LJO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 H692 LJO, 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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H692 LJO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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