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H794 AFJ

1991 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,275 mi
Last recorded116,275 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH794 AFJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 116,275 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 116,266 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 116,113 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 108,804 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 108,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 99,436 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 99,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 99,262 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 82,355 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 70,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2007 69,945 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 59,993 miles

advisory items as VT30 no.392089436051

Fail 8 Feb 2006 59,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

windscreen cracked offside lower corner

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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H794 AFJ is a 1991 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1991 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 136,306 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H794 AFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 35 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H794 AFJ is a 1991 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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