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H783 CNJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,845 mi
Last recorded151,845 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH783 CNJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 151,845 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all brake discs corroded

body kit fitted to outer sills

internal panel above drivers pedal controls insecure

suspension lowered

temporary repair to offside headlamp fixing

Fail 28 Jan 2013 151,835 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all brake discs corroded

body kit fitted to outer sills

internal panel above drivers pedal controls insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2011 145,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 139,704 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 138,158 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 132,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2008 132,202 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 May 2006 130,136 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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H783 CNJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H783 CNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H783 CNJ registered?

H783 CNJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 1991.

Is H783 CNJ safe to buy?

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