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H867 GVS

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,585 mi
Last recorded130,585 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH867 GVS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 130,585 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 130,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 121,198 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/rear outter drive shaft gaiter has small split in it

Fail 28 May 2015 121,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated

N/s rear tyre slightly perished

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s rear outer cv boot split

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 118,048 miles

COOLANT LEAK

O/S/R OUTER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SPLIT

POWER STEERING RACK STARTING TO LEAK OIL

REAR SUBFRAME - FORWARD BUSHES WORN WITH SIGNIFICANT PLAY

Fail 27 Jan 2012 118,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

COOLANT LEAK

O/S/R OUTER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SPLIT

POWER STEERING RACK STARTING TO LEAK OIL

REAR SUBFRAME - FORWARD BUSHES WORN WITH SIGNIFICANT PLAY

Pass 26 Oct 2010 113,712 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 113,705 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Outer Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2009 109,547 miles

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

O/S/R outer cv boot split

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight PAS leak

Pass 2 May 2008 105,670 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside front wheel arch

Front fog lamps not working and nearside lens damaged

Grease boot split to nearside front drop link

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear boot drop side corroding

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear outer driveshaft boot split

Power steering belt cracking

Slight play to both steering rack tie rod arms

Slight rumble to offside front wheel bearing

Spare wheel missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 May 2008 105,670 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside front wheel arch

Front fog lamps not working and nearside lens damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Grease boot split to nearside front drop link

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear boot drop side corroding

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear outer driveshaft boot split

Power steering belt cracking

Slight play to both steering rack tie rod arms

Slight rumble to offside front wheel bearing

Spare wheel missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 May 2007 103,627 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 103,618 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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H867 GVS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H867 GVS, 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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H867 GVS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 July 1991.

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