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H620 KAV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,298 mi
Last recorded223,298 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH620 KAV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 223,298 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 217,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

indications that offside front and nearside front tyres have at sometime been fouling inner wings

Pass 5 Feb 2008 205,697 miles

Oil leak

damage to underside of vehicle

parts of underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2008 209,546 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

damage to underside of vehicle

parts of underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2007 200,747 miles

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Fail 8 Feb 2007 200,747 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL BECOMING VERY HEAVLY ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION / ADVISE ATTENTION

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES / WEARING SLIGHTLY UNEVEN / STARTING TO LOOSE PATTERN ON INNER EDGE / OUTER SIDE WALLS / KERBING EDGE DAMAGED / CUT / ADISE TO REPLACE 225 / 45 / 17 V

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS TOP OUTER COVERS INC BUMP STOP RUBBERS LOOSE AND DROPPED DOWN SHOCKER BODY / ATTENTION REQUIRED

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE / RATTLING ON EXHAUST ..OTHER EX HEAT SHEILD LOOSE / RATTLING

FRONT INDICATOR BULBS STARTING TO FADE IN COLOUR ADVISE TO REPLACE

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE STARTING TO FLUCTUATE / JUDDER DEVELOPING

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR TO SILL SECTION CORRODED / HOLED / OUT RIGGER STARTING TO HOLE SLIGHTLY / ADVISE ON PLATE WORK / WELDING REPAIRS AS REQUIRED TO MAKE GOOD

POWER STEERING PIPE BECOMING ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION ADVISE ATTENTION

REAR BUMP STOPS RUBBERS PERISHED

STEEL SERVO VAC PIPE ACROSS BULK HEAD BECOMING HEAVLY SURFACE CORRODED ADVISE ATTENTION

STRONG ADVISE ON OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE ALONG WITH NEARSIDE HOSE

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / FLOOR SECTIONS ALL BECOMING ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION / ADVISE TO CLEAN UP RE/UNDERSEAL ETC

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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H620 KAV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H620 KAV, 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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What year was H620 KAV registered?

H620 KAV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 April 1991.

Is H620 KAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H620 KAV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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