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H718 BML

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,767 mi
Last recorded166,767 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH718 BML
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 166,767 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 166,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 158,238 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2008 158,238 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2007 147,232 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate deteriorated †o/s/f wing insecure at bottom

Fail 20 Jul 2007 147,232 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate deteriorated †o/s/f wing insecure at bottom

Pass 21 Jul 2006 138,624 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 138,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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H718 BML is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H718 BML, 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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H718 BML is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 February 1991.

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