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H795 BOU

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

186,685 mi
Last recorded186,685 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH795 BOU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 186,685 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 186,621 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 186,621 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2016 186,544 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 186,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Corrosion to offside wheel arch and sill

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak to rear axle

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 179,582 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear wheel arch corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2015 179,582 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear wheel arch corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2014 173,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 173,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 168,465 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 168,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 161,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 161,585 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 154,747 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 147,120 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 147,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 142,209 miles

Rear metal brake lines corroded recommend replacement.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 136,322 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 132,145 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 125,540 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

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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H795 BOU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 H795 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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H795 BOU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 February 1991.

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