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A1 XUC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,411 mi
Last recorded127,411 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XUC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 127,411 miles

Heavily undersealed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 124,789 miles

Heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2020 124,168 miles

Heavily undersealed

Pass 3 May 2019 117,566 miles

Heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2018 113,612 miles

Heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2016 111,972 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 110,089 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 110,089 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 104,378 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 104,378 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 98,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight fluid leak steering rack

Pass 23 May 2012 93,541 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 93,541 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2011 89,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 83,069 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake hose ferrules corroding

brake hoses perishing

Fail 26 May 2010 83,066 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake hose ferrules corroding

brake hoses perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2007 83,065 miles

exhaust rear box 1 band corroded

front tyres wearing low

offside rear arm corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2006 83,065 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

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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A1 XUC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A1 XUC, 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 A1 XUC registered?

A1 XUC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is A1 XUC safe to buy?

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