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H770 FVS

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

214,103 mi
Last recorded214,103 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH770 FVS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 214,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to iner and outer sill's

corrosion to n/s/f sill not with in prescribed area

play in steering rack / steering

rear exhaust suport poor

slight corrosion to floor pan's and front chassis

slight corrosion to n/s/r front iner wheel arch

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s iner wheel arches

Pass 5 Jun 2008 206,746 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 187,671 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 186,553 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wish bone(rear of) bushs worn

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 9 Jun 2006 162,808 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 162,808 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 148,192 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 148,192 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 FVS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H770 FVS, 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 H770 FVS registered?

H770 FVS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 January 1991.

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