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H841 HEM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,108 mi
Last recorded230,108 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH841 HEM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 230,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint suspension arm inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel has different types of nuts fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 222,474 miles

Offside Rear foot brake performance could be better

Offside handbrake performance could be better

Fail 14 Aug 2014 222,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear axle bushers ,under body under sealed , nearside rear inner arch ,offside front link arm

Pass 14 Aug 2014 222,091 miles

rear axle bushers ,under body under sealed , nearside rear inner arch ,offside front link arm

Pass 29 Aug 2013 221,228 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leaks , under body poor condition

Fail 27 Aug 2013 221,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leaks , under body poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,640 miles

TRE GAITORS , UNDER BODY

Pass 5 Sep 2011 210,810 miles

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

has been extensly welded and undersealed

Fail 31 Aug 2011 210,805 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 210,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

vehicle is exstensivly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 203,714 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 203,714 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 195,943 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 195,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

nearside sill at front corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 188,421 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 175,876 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 164,998 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 154,434 miles

advanced corrsionto n/s rear sill

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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

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H841 HEM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H841 HEM, 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 H841 HEM registered?

H841 HEM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 February 1991.

Is H841 HEM safe to buy?

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