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H177 FLK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,394 mi
Last recorded92,394 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH177 FLK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 92,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2017 92,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to battery tray

Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 86,901 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 78,634 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,820 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

headlight beam aimer inop beam settings ok

Fail 21 Jul 2014 73,789 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

headlight beam aimer inop beam settings ok

Fail 21 Jul 2014 73,789 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

headlight aim inop beam settings ok

Pass 8 Aug 2013 69,374 miles

Nearside front tyre fouling front bumper slightly on full lock

Offside rear tyre has slight cracking to sidewall

Fail 6 Aug 2013 69,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre fouling front bumper slightly on full lock

Offside rear tyre has slight cracking to sidewall

Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,873 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 65,873 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,587 miles

Back box hanging rubbers corroded

Crrosion to battery tray at rear of vehicle

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 62,016 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 61,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

slight corrosion to bottom of battery box.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 59,944 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 58,546 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 58,546 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 57,109 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 57,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 54,939 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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H177 FLK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 H177 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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H177 FLK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 February 1991.

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