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H638 KSD

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,918 mi
Last recorded135,918 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH638 KSD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 135,918 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 135,543 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 133,785 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres worn on inner egdes (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 133,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres worn on inner egdes (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 205,829 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 204,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SECTION (7.1.2)

OOIL LEAK

SIDE SILLS BOTH SIDES CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 20 Jan 2014 203,863 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 203,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 191,822 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 191,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 189,148 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 189,038 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 182,736 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 182,728 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 177,649 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 177,649 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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H638 KSD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green 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 H638 KSD, 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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H638 KSD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 May 1991.

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