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H697 POB

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,154 mi
Last recorded181,154 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH697 POB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 181,154 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 175,794 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 175,147 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 175,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 171,052 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 171,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 165,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wear on inner tread of both front tyres.

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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H697 POB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H697 POB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H697 POB registered?

H697 POB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 April 1991.

Is H697 POB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H697 POB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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