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H470 DKP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

118,457 mi
Last recorded118,457 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH470 DKP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 118,457 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 117,973 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 117,182 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 116,378 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 115,698 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2018 114,549 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2017 113,425 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 112,102 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 110,781 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 109,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 107,411 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 107,397 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 105,584 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 103,604 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 100,950 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 98,914 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 96,868 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 94,011 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 89,324 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 86,268 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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H470 DKP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 H470 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H470 DKP registered?

H470 DKP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 January 1991.

Is H470 DKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H470 DKP shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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