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H463 DKP

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

193,579 mi
Last recorded193,579 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH463 DKP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 193,579 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 193,082 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 190,276 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 190,272 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 190,272 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 189,537 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 188,377 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Seatbelt retracting with help

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 186,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise to replace front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering mechanism

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension lowered

Fail 12 Jun 2018 186,407 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise to replace front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering mechanism

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension lowered

Pass 15 Jun 2017 184,831 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 184,530 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 184,530 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,489 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 162,614 miles

front wing edges lower part corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2014 162,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 160,495 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front shock rebound rubbers deteriorated advise replace

Fail 11 Nov 2010 160,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear subframe bushes deteriorated to limits strongly advise replacement

service indicator on

Pass 11 Nov 2010 160,469 miles

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

both rear subframe bushes deteriorated to limits strongly advise replacement

service indicator on

Pass 11 Nov 2009 160,190 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

advise attn r/ fog light switch

wipers deteriorating

Fail 11 Nov 2009 160,190 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

advise attn r/ fog light switch

wipers deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2008 158,611 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front shock rebound rubbers deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2008 158,611 miles

both front shock rebound rubbers deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2007 154,509 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating - offside rear seat belt reel sticky - nearside front washer part blocked - rear axle leak

Fail 7 Nov 2007 154,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating - offside rear seat belt reel sticky - nearside front washer part blocked - rear axle leak

Pass 8 Nov 2006 149,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

adv drivers seat has playin mechanism

advise both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2005 144,515 miles

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

advise slight leak from gbox rear seal

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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H463 DKP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 H463 DKP, 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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H463 DKP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 January 1991.

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