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H638 OKG

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,604 mi
Last recorded101,604 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH638 OKG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 101,604 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 303,604 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 229,919 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 229,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 229,328 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 228,465 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 227,895 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 227,895 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 227,528 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 212,060 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 198,774 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 198,641 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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 OKG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H638 OKG, 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 H638 OKG registered?

H638 OKG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 January 1991.

Is H638 OKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H638 OKG shows 12 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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