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H929 CHW

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,742 mi
Last recorded104,742 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH929 CHW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,742 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 104,687 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 104,359 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 104,305 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 104,305 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 104,138 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 104,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s handbrake very little effort

Pass 11 Sep 2010 101,966 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2009 100,857 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 100,857 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 97,964 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 97,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 96,432 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 96,432 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 93,944 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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H929 CHW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H929 CHW, 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 H929 CHW registered?

H929 CHW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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