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H814 LCF

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,400 mi
Last recorded94,400 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH814 LCF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 94,400 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 93,770 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,357 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all tyre cracking/perishing badly

corrosion front to rear fuel pipe

Fail 28 Feb 2022 93,352 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all tyre cracking/perishing badly

corrosion front to rear fuel pipe

Pass 3 Mar 2021 92,467 miles

all tyres cracking/perishing

corrosion front to rear fuel pipe

corrosion offside rear brake pipe

Pass 26 Feb 2020 92,158 miles

all tyres cracking/perishing

corrosion front to rear fuel pipe

corrosion offside rear brake pipe

Pass 14 Feb 2019 90,956 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 90,952 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 90,952 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 90,947 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 90,612 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,238 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 89,839 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 89,306 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 89,301 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 88,708 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 87,103 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 86,123 miles

exhaust front bracket badly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2009 84,845 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 84,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 83,555 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front flexy brake hoses cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2007 81,687 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 81,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 79,281 miles

Nearside front shock absorber very poor (damp).

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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H814 LCF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H814 LCF, 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 H814 LCF registered?

H814 LCF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 February 1991.

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