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A12 BBT

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,395 mi
Last recorded139,395 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BBT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2007 139,395 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 139,395 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

stone chips to screen, brale light on dash, handbrake travel high

Pass 27 Jan 2006 136,978 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 136,978 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 136,978 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A12 BBT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc 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 A12 BBT, 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

How do I check the history of A12 BBT?

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What year was A12 BBT registered?

A12 BBT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 October 1991.

Is A12 BBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 BBT shows 5 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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