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H186 FLK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,832 mi
Last recorded165,832 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH186 FLK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 165,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2013 164,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 164,729 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 163,768 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake metal pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated

n/s/f wheelarch corroded at the bottom

o/s/f inner sill has slight corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2012 163,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake metal pipes slightly corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated

n/s/f wheelarch corroded at the bottom

o/s/f inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 5 May 2010 160,272 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 160,272 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2009 156,097 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 149,646 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 149,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 144,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 144,566 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 139,437 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 139,437 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H186 FLK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 H186 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 H186 FLK registered?

H186 FLK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 February 1991.

Is H186 FLK safe to buy?

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