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H153 KJH

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

125,479 mi
Last recorded125,479 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH153 KJH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 125,479 miles

Rear exhaust hanger rubber is broken

Fail 30 Jul 2026 125,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch near shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger rubber is broken

Pass 31 Jul 2025 124,357 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BATTERY TRAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 124,266 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub cap loose

Rear exhaust mounting is broken

Pass 1 Aug 2023 124,188 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x 2 in a deteriorated condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement replacement is advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 124,041 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 124,039 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 123,971 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 123,971 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 123,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 122,757 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 122,478 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 121,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm the limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 120,978 miles

Nearside Front rack gaiter deteriorated prompt replacement advised

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

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

offside and nearside front roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2015 117,553 miles

offside front lower ball joint gaitor deterorated

Fail 24 Jul 2015 117,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front lower ball joint gaitor deterorated

Pass 5 Aug 2014 114,248 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 114,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 7 Aug 2013 111,600 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 111,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 108,860 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 107,047 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front tyre side wall strted to crack

Pass 29 Jun 2010 104,309 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 104,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 101,022 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 98,336 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 98,335 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 95,713 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 91,249 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

o/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge

various brke pipes are starting to rust

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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H153 KJH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 H153 KJH, 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 H153 KJH registered?

H153 KJH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 January 1991.

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