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H698 DPN

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,372 mi
Last recorded129,372 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH698 DPN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 129,372 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside front inner wheelarch corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

wipers do not self park

Fail 6 Aug 2024 129,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside front inner wheelarch corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

wipers do not self park

Pass 18 Jul 2023 129,162 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 128,273 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 128,273 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded from junction block to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative steering pump drive belt very loose. (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front seat has a lot of movement but secure enough for mot standards.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 128,108 miles

Both fuel pipes corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 128,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both fuel pipes corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 127,551 miles

Front brake brakes imbalanced 34%

Front suspension very low

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

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

Rear boot prescribed area not presented empty for mot test

Fail 20 Aug 2019 12,755 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat with a defective structure unable to tilt foreward allowing full access to seatbelt anchrages (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake brakes imbalanced 34%

Front suspension very low

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

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

Rear boot prescribed area not presented empty for mot test

Pass 2 Jul 2018 127,206 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside headlamp aim on low limit

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

boot prescribed area not presented empty for mot test

clutch fluid level found empty (topped up)

coolant level found excessivly low (topped up)

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 15 Jun 2018 127,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside dipp beam aim on low limit

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

boot prescribed area not presented empty for mot test

clutch fluid level empty (topped up)

coolant level found excessivly low (topped up)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 126,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipe heavily corroded

Nearside headlamp aim on low limit

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

Offside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

boot prescribed area not presented empty for mot

Fail 21 Jun 2017 126,433 miles

Nearside headlamp aim on low limit

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipe heavily corroded

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

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

Offside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

boot prescribed area not presented empty for mot

Pass 25 May 2016 125,965 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross beam (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer headlamp lend damaged but not affecting beam image

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc damaged

brake efforts not tested due to brake condition

Fail 13 May 2016 125,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross beam (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc damaged

brake efforts not tested due to brake condition

Pass 20 May 2015 125,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside dipped beam aim on low limit

offside dipped headlight lens damaged but not affecting beam image

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2014 124,675 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge & only 8psi pressure recorded (inflated)

Pass 15 May 2014 124,675 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge & only 8psi pressure recorded (inflated)

Fail 24 May 2013 123,255 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust leaking

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside & nearside parking brake efforts significantly imbalanced

Pass 24 May 2013 123,255 miles

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

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

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

exhaust leaking

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside & nearside parking brake efforts significantly imbalanced

Pass 5 May 2012 117,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2012 117,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2011 114,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank corroded at seams

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewalls

Fail 20 May 2011 114,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank corroded at seams

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewalls

Pass 5 May 2010 114,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre worn low on edge

nearside rear tyre worn low on edge

Pass 5 May 2009 111,424 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 111,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 110,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 May 2007 106,066 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has cracks in tyre tread

o/s/f tyre worn uneven

Pass 20 Apr 2006 106,005 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 106,005 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 106,003 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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H698 DPN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H698 DPN, 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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H698 DPN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 January 1991.

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