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H130 KBW

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,453 mi
Last recorded186,453 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH130 KBW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2008 186,453 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2007 177,656 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 168,387 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 KBW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H130 KBW, 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 H130 KBW registered?

H130 KBW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 May 1991.

Is H130 KBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H130 KBW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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