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H492 EKJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,900 mi
Last recorded198,900 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH492 EKJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 198,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 195,634 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 191,887 miles

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

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

repair to windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2012 191,887 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

repair to windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2011 187,611 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2010 184,120 miles

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

brake servo pipe deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2009 178,412 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight dent in nearside front inner wheel rim

some movement in drivers seat assembly

Fail 25 Sep 2009 178,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight dent in nearside front inner wheel rim

some movement in drivers seat assembly

Pass 9 Sep 2008 172,958 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 167,283 miles

same as last test number 922535467294

Fail 22 Sep 2007 167,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside and nearside front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2006 151,540 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 151,539 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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H492 EKJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H492 EKJ, 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 H492 EKJ registered?

H492 EKJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 February 1991.

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