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A20 HBH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

210,763 mi
Last recorded210,763 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 HBH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 210,763 miles

Coolant leak from bottom of expansion tank attached to rad and looks like water round water pump ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both of them (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 210,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear ball joint to subframe (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak from bottom of expansion tank attached to rad and looks like water round water pump ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both of them (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 196,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 196,300 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 177,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 177,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 155,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 155,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 128,294 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 108,668 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 107,876 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 107,453 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 106,450 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 105,580 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 104,350 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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A20 HBH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A20 HBH, 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 A20 HBH registered?

A20 HBH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 June 1991.

Is A20 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 HBH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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