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H788 BCD

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,075 mi
Last recorded129,075 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH788 BCD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 129,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 129,075 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 126,477 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 124,063 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 121,933 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 120,832 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 119,336 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 117,141 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 116,966 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 114,280 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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H788 BCD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H788 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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What year was H788 BCD registered?

H788 BCD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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