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H673 GKJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,136 mi
Last recorded94,136 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH673 GKJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 94,136 miles

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

n/s/f lower part of wing has corrosion

o/s/f inner rack ball joint on ware limit

rear discs corroded and scored but efforts still good

Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,152 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner rack ball joint slight play

rear discs corroded and scored

Pass 31 Jan 2011 84,348 miles

Oil leak

both front inner rack ball joints have slight play

main centre brake pipe has slight corrosion

rear discs corroded + scored

rear pads on ware limit

Fail 27 Jan 2011 84,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front inner rack ball joints have slight play

main centre brake pipe has slight corrosion

rear discs corroded + scored

rear pads on ware limit

Fail 1 Oct 2010 84,322 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

battery box/rear valance heavily corroded

plastic outer cover sills fitted

power steering rack and pump damp

rear brake discs corroded and worn

wear in offside inner end of steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2009 78,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear wheelarch corroding

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Plastic oversills fitted

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 72,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroding.

offside rear brake pads worn low and brake disc surface corroding.

Fail 1 Sep 2008 72,533 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroding.

offside rear brake pads worn low and brake disc surface corroding.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

wipers not always parking automaticaly when switched off.

Pass 9 Dec 2005 60,708 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 60,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

oil leak

rear exhaust box 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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H673 GKJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 H673 GKJ, 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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H673 GKJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 June 1991.

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