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H628 EKK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,504 mi
Last recorded123,504 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH628 EKK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 123,504 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 122,188 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 117,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 116,016 miles

Corrosion in scatered areas underneath

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement {rear} (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement {rear} (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 115,203 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak underneath

Pass 4 Nov 2019 114,928 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 114,442 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 114,209 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 114,206 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 113,854 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 112,646 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 112,646 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 111,401 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 111,401 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 110,395 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 108,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 107,764 miles

parking brake just met required efficiency

Pass 22 Jun 2010 106,769 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 106,125 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 106,125 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 104,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 103,163 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 99,381 miles

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

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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H628 EKK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H628 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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What year was H628 EKK registered?

H628 EKK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 January 1991.

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