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H831 VVF

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,996 mi
Last recorded78,996 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH831 VVF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2023 78,996 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 67,971 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 64,578 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 63,360 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2018 60,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 60,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber upper mounting bushes slightly split around mount bonding

Fail 28 Aug 2018 60,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported loose in clip (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported not clipped at suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both rear shock absorber upper mounting bushes slightly split around mount bonding

Pass 6 Oct 2017 59,160 miles

all metal brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 4 Oct 2017 59,160 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all metal brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 19 Feb 2016 58,059 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 56,879 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 55,753 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 54,599 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,320 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 52,208 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,204 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,570 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 50,570 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 49,573 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 49,568 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2007 48,465 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 47,639 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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H831 VVF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H831 VVF, 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

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What year was H831 VVF registered?

H831 VVF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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The MOT history for H831 VVF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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