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H984 HNC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,107 mi
Last recorded64,107 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH984 HNC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 64,107 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 64,105 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 24 Feb 2016 62,494 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

all tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 12 Feb 2014 59,009 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,065 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,346 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 54,346 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,887 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 51,366 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 51,362 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

o/s upper inner wheel arch corroded in a none prescribed area

Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,427 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,795 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 44,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,344 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 40,342 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,575 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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H984 HNC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 H984 HNC, 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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H984 HNC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 April 1991.

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