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H865 BMR

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,345 mi
Last recorded175,345 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH865 BMR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2007 175,345 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 175,341 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f inner floor plate damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2006 162,373 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 162,373 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

brake sensor wire disconnected †

oil leak

poly v belt cracking †

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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H865 BMR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H865 BMR, 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 H865 BMR registered?

H865 BMR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 June 1991.

Is H865 BMR safe to buy?

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