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H877 NTF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,956 mi
Last recorded114,956 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH877 NTF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 114,956 miles

Rear exhaust box rubber mounting bush damage.

Slight oil splash around engine and gear box.

slight oil splash around rear axle.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 110,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f head lamp slightly damage.

rear exhaust rubber mount broken.

slight oil splash around engine area.

slight oil splash around rear axle area.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 105,180 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2012 105,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside rear low on edge

Pass 19 Jul 2010 96,155 miles

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

Oil leak

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 19 Jul 2010 96,155 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 91,572 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 91,572 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 86,038 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2008 86,038 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2007 80,776 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2007 80,775 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2006 74,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 74,495 miles

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

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

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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H877 NTF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H877 NTF, 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 H877 NTF registered?

H877 NTF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 January 1991.

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