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A17 NLH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,186 mi
Last recorded140,186 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 NLH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2014 140,186 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 137,898 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 136,708 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 135,570 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 134,704 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 134,162 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 132,941 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 13,196 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 131,164 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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A17 NLH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A17 NLH, 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 A17 NLH registered?

A17 NLH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 June 1991.

Is A17 NLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 NLH shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A17 NLH have outstanding finance?

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