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H184 KWC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,023 mi
Last recorded163,023 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH184 KWC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 163,023 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 162,245 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 160,798 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 159,208 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 159,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Next to spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake back plate inscure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake back plate missing

Offside Rear Fuel tank mounting bracket excessively corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 157,589 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 157,586 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both rear bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH INNER WINGS (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & OUTER SILLS BOTH SIDES (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 157,586 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wings both at flexy hoses and suspension (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 150,905 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 147,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2010 147,701 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2009 139,537 miles

advise petrol pipes tatty

Pass 26 Jan 2008 131,286 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 131,174 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 123,818 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 123,804 miles

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 120,188 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 120,135 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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H184 KWC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 H184 KWC, 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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H184 KWC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 January 1991.

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