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H181 HLK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,798 mi
Last recorded164,798 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2005
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH181 HLK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2005 164,798 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

off side front shockabsorber starting to leak

off side outer sill starting to rust

play in lower steering column knuckle joint

Fail 25 Jul 2005 163,641 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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H181 HLK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H181 HLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H181 HLK registered?

H181 HLK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 April 1991.

Is H181 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H181 HLK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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