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H212 KPC

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,802 mi
Last recorded119,802 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH212 KPC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 119,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 121,333 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 121,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside rear h/brake effort low

Pass 4 Nov 2020 121,200 miles

offside rear h/brake effort low

Pass 21 Oct 2019 119,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 119,802 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 112,200 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 112,200 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2015 112,200 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 112,181 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear upper shock bushes slight play

middle and rear exhaust knocks

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy but no play

Pass 2 Jul 2013 111,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight crack on front number plate

slight noise on o/s/r wheel bearing no play

Pass 12 Jul 2012 110,690 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres pereshing and close to limits

Pass 24 Jun 2011 106,176 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing sounds rough

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s and n/s tie bars

Fail 24 Jun 2011 106,176 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel bearing sounds rough

slight play in o/s and n/s tie bars

Pass 10 Jul 2010 102,163 miles

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

front and rear breaks rusty due to being sat about

o/s/r sub frame bush is dropping

slight play in n/s tie bar

smell of fuel under bonnet but no leaks

Pass 16 May 2009 101,462 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2008 99,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 17 May 2008 99,464 miles

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 18 May 2007

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

Pass 5 May 2006 88,666 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Fail 4 May 2006 88,666 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H212 KPC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H212 KPC, 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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H212 KPC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 March 1991.

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