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TIL 3202

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,957 mi
Last recorded136,957 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 3202
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 136,957 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 136,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 132,313 miles

Rear drive shaft bolts loose + 2 snapped off.

Fail 18 Dec 2009 132,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear drive shaft bolts loose + 2 snapped off.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 129,272 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 129,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 124,765 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 124,765 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 118,640 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 110,181 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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TIL 3202 is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 TIL 3202, 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 TIL 3202 registered?

TIL 3202 is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is TIL 3202 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIL 3202 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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