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H790 CST

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,865 mi
Last recorded123,865 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH790 CST
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 123,865 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 123,409 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 122,052 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 120,761 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 117,429 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 113,099 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 108,877 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 105,438 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 105,438 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 101,364 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 93,387 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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H790 CST is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 H790 CST, 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

How do I check the history of H790 CST?

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What year was H790 CST registered?

H790 CST is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 April 1991.

Is H790 CST safe to buy?

The MOT history for H790 CST shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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