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H211 HLK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,200 mi
Last recorded145,200 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH211 HLK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 145,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 144,305 miles

undewrbody undersealed

Pass 3 Jan 2023 143,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 143,345 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 140,021 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2019 139,939 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 139,939 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rust on both side side sills.

Fail 15 Jul 2016 139,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rust on both side side sills.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 139,939 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 139,939 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 139,939 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 139,939 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 139,939 miles

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Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

off side hand brake bit low.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 139,806 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 139,803 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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H211 HLK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H211 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.

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H211 HLK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 May 1991.

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