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H813 LPA

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,805 mi
Last recorded105,805 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH813 LPA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 105,805 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 105,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 105,628 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 101,340 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2009 97,593 miles

Front and rear number plates damaged.

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 94,630 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate/crack.

handbrake travel near limit.

nearside door mirror glass cracked.

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms, rear bushes starting to split.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 7 Oct 2007 85,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2007 85,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 81,217 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 77,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

metal fuel and brake pipes starting to corrode.

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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H813 LPA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H813 LPA, 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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H813 LPA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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