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H897 CDM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,773 mi
Last recorded128,773 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH897 CDM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2009 128,773 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 127,970 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 126,403 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 125,399 miles

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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H897 CDM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H897 CDM, 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 H897 CDM registered?

H897 CDM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 1991.

Is H897 CDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H897 CDM shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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