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H985 LNA

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,905 mi
Last recorded174,905 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH985 LNA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 174,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 174,905 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 167,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front discs worn and rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2009 158,184 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 145,070 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 131,625 miles

Offside rear tyre has small cuts in both sidewalls advise changing

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack offside front

Fail 16 Oct 2007 131,625 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre has small cuts in both sidewalls advise changing

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack offside front

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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H985 LNA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H985 LNA, 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 H985 LNA registered?

H985 LNA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 July 1991.

Is H985 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H985 LNA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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