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H161 KMO

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,912 mi
Last recorded159,912 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH161 KMO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 159,912 miles

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

advise front and rear brake inspection

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 159,912 miles

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

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

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

advise front and rear brake inspection

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 159,526 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 158,366 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 158,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 153,494 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 153,494 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 149,410 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

brake warning light on but pads o.k

rear plate slightley faded

Pass 21 Dec 2007 146,318 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 138,651 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

both rear anti roll bar dropt link bushes perished

nearside front fog light glass broken

Pass 6 Nov 2006 138,651 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear anti roll bar dropt link bushes perished

nearside front fog light glass broken

Pass 7 Nov 2005 132,345 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 132,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front fog light glass broken †offside and nearside rear antiroll bar dropt link bushes perished

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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H161 KMO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H161 KMO, 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 H161 KMO registered?

H161 KMO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 April 1991.

Is H161 KMO safe to buy?

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