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H130 ACK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

88,790 mi
Last recorded88,790 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH130 ACK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 88,790 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack has slight damage to casing

Fail 5 Oct 2020 88,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on beam (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill under loose jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on beam (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack casing fractured and stability or attachment of casing affected base of rack worn away (2.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2017 88,780 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 87,984 miles

Rear wheels different size to front wheels

Fail 23 Nov 2015 87,984 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheels different size to front wheels

Pass 29 Nov 2013 83,779 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 83,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,842 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 74,830 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

diff noise ?

slight play n/s/f rack

Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,392 miles

OSF inner edge close to limit

pads low ?

sign of oil leak engine / rear axle

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight play in rack

Fail 7 Nov 2011 72,392 miles

OSF inner edge close to limit

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

pads low ?

sign of oil leak engine / rear axle

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight play in rack

Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,703 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 67,427 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 67,427 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 64,269 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 64,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 61,601 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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H130 ACK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H130 ACK, 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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H130 ACK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 January 1991.

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