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H253 KMO

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

185,526 mi
Last recorded185,526 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH253 KMO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 185,526 miles

advise slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 21 Aug 2012 184,210 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 182,058 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 177,189 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 171,567 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 171,528 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 164,440 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 156,528 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 149,666 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 142,208 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H253 KMO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H253 KMO, 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 H253 KMO registered?

H253 KMO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 May 1991.

Is H253 KMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H253 KMO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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