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H892 MPC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,709 mi
Last recorded145,709 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH892 MPC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 145,709 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 145,404 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 144,712 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 144,712 miles

Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 141,589 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly scuffing

fuel pipe across nearside inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 140,343 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 138,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 138,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 138,005 miles

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

drivers seat loose but not insecure at present

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

Fail 17 May 2013 138,000 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

drivers seat loose but not insecure at present

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

Pass 7 Jun 2012 136,949 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 136,945 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

driver seat slightly loose but not insecure at present

Pass 27 May 2011 135,510 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 135,507 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 132,731 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 132,724 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank is damaged but is not leaking fuel

Pass 14 May 2009 129,437 miles

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

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

slight wear in offside steering rack inner joint but not to excess at present

Pass 27 May 2008 125,779 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 125,777 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 121,461 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 121,458 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear tyres worn low on edges and perished on sidewalls

Pass 30 May 2006 116,403 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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H892 MPC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H892 MPC, 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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H892 MPC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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