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H513 EKK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,341 mi
Last recorded99,341 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH513 EKK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 99,341 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 99,288 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 99,192 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 98,787 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 101,512 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 99,513 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 6,583 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 97,518 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 97,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 96,439 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

parking brake has little spare travel

Pass 11 Feb 2009 95,219 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

the N/S/F tyre condition poor

the parking brake lever has little spare travel

Fail 11 Feb 2009 95,219 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

the N/S/F tyre condition poor

the parking brake lever has little spare travel

Pass 4 Mar 2008 93,959 miles

Both front wiper blades in poor condition.

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 92,746 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2006 91,550 miles

Front number plate damaged.

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2006 91,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

front number plate damaged

front to rear steel fuel pipe corroded

o/s rear axle steel brake pipe corroded

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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H513 EKK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 H513 EKK, 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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H513 EKK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 1991.

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