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H558 KPC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

229,068 mi
Last recorded229,068 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH558 KPC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 229,068 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 228,154 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 228,148 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/chassis to upper spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber ring (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch to boot floor is excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 226,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 225,196 miles

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

windscreen washers poor but effective

Pass 19 Aug 2021 222,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 221,643 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 218,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 218,187 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 212,472 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 206,043 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 205,972 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 198,757 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 198,732 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 191,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

near side rear beam axle bush worn

off side front inner wheel arch corroded non test area

Pass 6 Aug 2014 184,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 178,614 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 171,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer rubber mountings deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2011 164,087 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 157,335 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 149,946 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2009 149,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2008 142,740 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 134,660 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 134,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 127,278 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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H558 KPC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H558 KPC, 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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H558 KPC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 May 1991.

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