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H175 FLK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,029 mi
Last recorded110,029 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH175 FLK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 110,029 miles

corrosion to nearside front a piller

exhaust mountings split

Pass 30 Sep 2016 109,688 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 109,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed very badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in treads

Pass 26 Mar 2015 108,643 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 108,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 107,950 miles

Battery not fully secured in engine compartment

N/S/F tyre rubber cracking but no cords visible

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

O/S/F tyre rubber cracking but no cords visible

O/S/R tyre rubber cracking but no cords visible

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

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

Slight wear detected both ends of steering rack

Fail 9 Apr 2010 107,950 miles

Battery not fully secured in engine compartment

N/S/F tyre rubber cracking but no cords visible

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre rubber cracking but no cords visible

O/S/R tyre rubber cracking but no cords visible

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Slight wear detected both ends of steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2009 107,741 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 107,720 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 107,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 106,962 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 106,955 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 103,588 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 103,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Small hole chipped in offside front fog lamp glass

baffles rattle inside exhaust front silencer

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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H175 FLK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H175 FLK, 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 H175 FLK registered?

H175 FLK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 January 1991.

Is H175 FLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H175 FLK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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