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H706 XCJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,612 mi
Last recorded100,612 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH706 XCJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 100,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

induction insecure causin g irregular running

many exposed wires found during test, recommend repairs

nearside rear most directional tyre fitted incorrect

IMPORTANT>>>In my experience the road wheels fitted are of a universal fitmen t with spacers . please check the centre of the wheel is correctly supported and fixing bolts adajuet lenght . recommend fitting OE wheels

Fail 16 Dec 2008 100,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

induction insecure causin g irregular running

many exposed wires found during test, recommend repairs

nearside rear most directional tyre fitted incorrect

IMPORTANT>>>In my experience the road wheels fitted are of a universal fitmen t with spacers . please check the centre of the wheel is correctly supported and fixing bolts adajuet lenght . recommend fitting OE wheels

Pass 22 Nov 2007 93,608 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 93,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 88,936 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

rear drive shaft boots starting to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2005 83,812 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 83,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H706 XCJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H706 XCJ, 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 H706 XCJ registered?

H706 XCJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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