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MRH 5N

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,615 mi
Last recorded137,615 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRH 5N
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 137,615 miles

Rear Parking brake application is uneven

Pass 7 Jul 2022 137,579 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 137,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 136,774 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 136,774 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 135,829 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 135,795 miles

some light corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 11 Apr 2012 135,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

some light corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 7 Apr 2011 134,666 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 133,139 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 133,193 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 132,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 132,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 131,656 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2007 130,847 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 130,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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MRH 5N is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MRH 5N, 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 MRH 5N registered?

MRH 5N is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is MRH 5N safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRH 5N shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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