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401 KTT

1993 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,195 mi
Last recorded196,195 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration401 KTT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 196,195 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 195,442 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body corroded, not considered excessive

suspension corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 16 Nov 2023 194,803 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sills corroded front and rear

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside inner sills corroded front and rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 192,622 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 189,760 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 189,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 187,071 miles

corrosion to some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2020 186,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2019 183,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 178,407 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes from reservoir bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 170,891 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 163,437 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

condensation n/s headlamp

Fail 24 Nov 2016 163,357 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion o/s/f inner chassis leg

Front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

condensation n/s headlamp

Pass 25 Nov 2015 156,409 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 156,409 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 152,250 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 147,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 144,400 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

condensation in nearside headlamp unit, not affecting beam pattern.

cut in nearside front tyre, no cords showing.

Fail 26 Nov 2011 141,506 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 141,506 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 139,099 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 136,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 133,079 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 128,932 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 128,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 124,470 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 119,852 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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401 KTT is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 121,886 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 401 KTT, 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 33 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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401 KTT is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 February 1993.

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