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H693 BMY

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,661 mi
Last recorded129,661 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH693 BMY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 129,661 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2024 129,661 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch uper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2023 129,630 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Apr 2022 129,351 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 129,346 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 128,649 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2019 123,239 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 121,005 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 120,119 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 118,422 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 118,305 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre side well perished

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

Offside Rear tyre side walls perished

brake warning light flickering

engine leaking lots of oil

Pass 11 Mar 2015 117,238 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 112,677 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 112,677 miles

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

brake light comes on at times

Pass 10 Nov 2012 111,835 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 111,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 107,859 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 161,886 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 161,886 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 151,682 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 151,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 146,014 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 140,897 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 140,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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H693 BMY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 H693 BMY, 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 H693 BMY registered?

H693 BMY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 June 1991.

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