MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,333 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise checking steel brake pipe above tank for rust as you canot see it
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear springs loose at full suspenson travel. just passable
rear vavance,rear wheel arch & o/s front floor behind mudflap v/rusty but just passable
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise checking steel brake pipe above tank for rust as you canot see it
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear springs loose at full suspenson travel. just passable
rear vavance,rear wheel arch & o/s front floor behind mudflap v/rusty but just passable
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise checking steel brake pipes by the top of rear flex hoses as you can not see how rusty it is ?
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel pipes corroded
FRONT BUMP STOPS WEAK & WORN
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise checking for petrol leak when tank is full
advise checking front brakes o/s a bit slow
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
smell of petrol under car but no leak found
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H989 DTC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This 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 H989 DTC, 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 H989 DTC registered?
H989 DTC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is H989 DTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for H989 DTC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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