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H987 TMS

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,004 mi
Last recorded137,004 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH987 TMS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 137,004 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 137,004 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 137,596 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED ON OUTER CASING

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE ON LEGAL LIMIT AND CRACKED ON INNER WALL

NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED AROUND REAR

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE CRACKED ON OUTER CASING

VEHICLE FITTED WITH OUTER SILL COVERS

Pass 8 Jun 2007 128,023 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 119,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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H987 TMS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H987 TMS, 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 H987 TMS registered?

H987 TMS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 January 1991.

Is H987 TMS safe to buy?

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