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H781 ASU

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,105 mi
Last recorded118,105 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH781 ASU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 118,105 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and offside front brake discs worn

nearside front and offside front steering rack slight play

nearside front tyre has nail in

nearside rear and offside front tyres cracked and in poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2011 118,105 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and offside front brake discs worn

nearside front and offside front steering rack slight play

nearside front tyre has nail in

nearside rear and offside front tyres cracked and in poor condition

offside rear boot holed with corosion

Pass 20 Oct 2010 115,347 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pipes very rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2010 115,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

fuel pipes very rusty

steering rack slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2009 107,458 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front wing has a poor repair on lower rear at sill

Fail 18 Jun 2009 107,458 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front wing has a poor repair on lower rear at sill

Fail 5 May 2009 107,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

spare tyre deflated

Pass 9 May 2008 106,166 miles
Fail 5 May 2008 106,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 104,035 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 101,180 miles

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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H781 ASU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H781 ASU, 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 H781 ASU registered?

H781 ASU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 February 1991.

Is H781 ASU safe to buy?

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