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H805 XHM

1991 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,693 mi
Last recorded69,693 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH805 XHM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,693 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,375 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 68,525 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 68,511 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,421 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 66,345 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 66,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 65,860 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 64,207 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 62,501 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 61,952 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 61,952 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 60,824 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 59,313 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 56,212 miles

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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H805 XHM is a 1991 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H805 XHM, 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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What year was H805 XHM registered?

H805 XHM is a 1991 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 1991.

Is H805 XHM safe to buy?

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