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H954 YHX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,987 mi
Last recorded193,987 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH954 YHX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 193,987 miles

Battery insecure

Drivers door rusty

General surface corrosion

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

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

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 17 Oct 2012 193,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Drivers door rusty

General surface corrosion

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 28 Jul 2011 192,421 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 178,142 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

gearbox damp

metal brake pipe's have surface corrosion on them

offside front wheel is situated close to the inner wheel arch when on a full lock. NOT fouling at present moment

oil leak bottom of engine

sign's of corrosion under vehicle

sign's of perishing on both the rear sub frame bush's

slight play in both the front wheel's

slight roughness in the steering when on a full left lock

Fail 17 Nov 2008 178,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

gearbox damp

metal brake pipe's have surface corrosion on them

offside front wheel is situated close to the inner wheel arch when on a full lock. NOT fouling at present moment

oil leak bottom of engine

sign's of corrosion under vehicle

sign's of perishing on both the rear sub frame bush's

slight play in both the front wheel's

slight roughness in the steering when on a full left lock

Pass 8 Dec 2007 171,201 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front headlights slightly insecure

dampness around steering rack & hoses no leaks found at time of test

n/s/f brake sensor not connected o/s/r broken

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 28 Nov 2007 171,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front headlights slightly insecure

dampness around steering rack & hoses no leaks found at time of test

n/s/f brake sensor not connected o/s/r broken

signs of damage to front cross member & front valents

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 11 May 2005

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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H954 YHX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H954 YHX, 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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H954 YHX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 January 1991.

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