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H889 RJE

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,928 mi
Last recorded139,928 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH889 RJE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 139,928 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 139,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 137,589 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 137,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 135,182 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 135,182 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 132,910 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 128,129 miles

corrision on rear fuel pipe

o/s/f tyre worn down to 2mm in middle

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

stone chips in front screen

Pass 2 Nov 2005 120,392 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2005 120,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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H889 RJE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 H889 RJE, 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 H889 RJE registered?

H889 RJE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H889 RJE safe to buy?

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