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H264 FLK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,531 mi
Last recorded29,531 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH264 FLK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 29,531 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 29,394 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 29,240 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 28,569 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked goodyear 195/65 R14 89H

Offside Front tyre is cracked goodyear 195/65 R14 89H

Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,491 miles

Offside Front tyre is badly cracked (Goodyear 195/65R 14 84H)

has a slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 28,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,364 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 28,180 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 28,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 27,919 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre outer edge is cracked

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 27,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 27,798 miles

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

Offside front tyre cracking

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2010 27,706 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 27,706 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,569 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 26,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 26,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,336 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,663 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,953 miles

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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H264 FLK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H264 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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H264 FLK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 April 1991.

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