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H629 HNK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,692 mi
Last recorded122,692 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH629 HNK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 122,692 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 122,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 121,071 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 119,750 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 119,707 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 118,288 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 117,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 117,041 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 115,637 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 115,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 114,721 miles

RBT Front Brake Imbalance: 23% front brakes only just met front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.[3.7.A.2e]

Fail 14 Apr 2009 114,710 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 113,699 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 113,693 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 112,350 miles

bottoms of n/s+O/S f/winges corroded by sills

Pass 7 Mar 2006 111,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

flexi brake hose ferrels corroded.

metal power steering pipes corroded.

rear wheel arches 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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H629 HNK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H629 HNK, 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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H629 HNK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 April 1991.

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