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H541 KCS

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,843 mi
Last recorded138,843 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH541 KCS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 138,843 miles

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

o/s/r n/s/r axle bushes deterioted slight play in them

slight play in o/s st rack inner end

Fail 24 Apr 2009 138,843 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r n/s/r axle bushes deterioted slight play in them

slight play in o/s st rack inner end

Pass 24 Aug 2006 132,643 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 132,429 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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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H541 KCS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H541 KCS, 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 H541 KCS registered?

H541 KCS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H541 KCS safe to buy?

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