MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,832 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake has travel
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front wheel damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front damper positioned incorrectly and touching wheel
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front wheel damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front damper positioned incorrectly and touching wheel
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front welding repair heavily under sealed not allowing proper inspection
all vehicle under body heavily under sealed not allowing proper inspection
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all vehicle under body heavily under sealed not allowing proper inspection
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Surface rust underbody including both side sills
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pipes near rear brake hoses corroded
nearside front sill lip slighly damaged
nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly misshaped
offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
offside rear sill lip corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pipes near rear brake hoses corroded
nearside front sill lip slighly damaged
nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly misshaped
offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
offside rear sill lip corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
overheating
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
overheating
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
off side rear tyre inner detereated
sump area oil leek
Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
off side rear tyre inner detereated
sump area oil leek
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front number plate damaged
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front number plate damaged
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H790 BOU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 H790 BOU, 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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H790 BOU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 February 1991.
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