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H43 FLK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,599 mi
Last recorded66,599 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH43 FLK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 66,599 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer CV boot perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Reverse lamp not working

both outer sills covered with plastic trims

Fail 2 May 2024 66,596 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer CV boot perished

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded (non structural)

Nearside sunvisor loose

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear boot floor corroded (non structural)

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective perished (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse lamp not working

both outer sills covered with plastic trims

Pass 5 May 2017 66,501 miles

Offside Rear slight corosion

Fail 2 May 2017 66,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear slight corosion

Pass 28 Jul 2015 98,884 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 98,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 97,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 97,206 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 96,640 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

drivers door check strap loose

front discs worn +corroded

mist oil on stearing rack

n/s plastic skirt loose

n/s/f anti roll bar bushes starting to seperate

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

no air filter

o/s plastic skirt loose

o/s/f anti roll bar bushes starting to seperate

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge on limit

rear discs worn +corroded

rear n plate seperating

Fail 7 Jun 2010 96,640 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

Battery insecure

drivers door check strap loose

front discs worn +corroded

mist oil on stearing rack

n/s plastic skirt loose

n/s/f anti roll bar bushes starting to seperate

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

no air filter

o/s plastic skirt loose

o/s/f anti roll bar bushes starting to seperate

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge on limit

rear discs worn +corroded

rear n plate seperating

Pass 22 Jul 2008 94,881 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 85,834 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 92,150 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 92,150 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering belt slipping slightly under load

slight play in nearside of steering rack

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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H43 FLK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H43 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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H43 FLK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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