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H706 FKJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,233 mi
Last recorded151,233 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH706 FKJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 151,233 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 150,849 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 150,695 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake discs slightly pitted and rusted

Pass 10 Oct 2013 150,609 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 150,510 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 150,260 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 149,815 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 145,674 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 142,921 miles

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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H706 FKJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H706 FKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H706 FKJ registered?

H706 FKJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 1991.

Is H706 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H706 FKJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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