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H770 BCD

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,725 mi
Last recorded102,725 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH770 BCD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 102,725 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 92,010 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 89,592 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 89,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,574 miles

A post lower covered in tape temporary repair

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

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

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

offside inner pannel slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,508 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,520 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,169 miles

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 15 Mar 2010 72,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 21 Feb 2008 71,099 miles

slight exhaust blow from middle and rear boxs

slight play in steering

Fail 7 Feb 2007 65,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 65,964 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 63,555 miles

washer fluid starting to turn slimey

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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H770 BCD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H770 BCD, 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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H770 BCD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 January 1991.

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