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H744 GKP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,299 mi
Last recorded175,299 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH744 GKP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 175,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 175,299 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Floor excessively deteriorated Corroded by fuel tank strap (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 177,022 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Showing signs of leaking grease, no split found (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 177,022 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Showing signs of leaking grease, no split found (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 177,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 177,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 177,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on swinging arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 177,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on swinging arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 177,022 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 177,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 177,024 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front n/s & o/s "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all brake discs have corrosion on surfaces

extensive corrosion to vehicle underside

outer sill areas corroded

outer sill areas corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 176,660 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 174,371 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 174,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 171,784 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank damaged

rear exhaust system & support strap deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2014 171,780 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank damaged

rear exhaust system & support strap deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2013 171,391 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 171,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f shock absorber has reduced damping

o/s/r lower battery box panel behind bumper.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 171,380 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 171,378 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery tray corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 170,301 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight free-play in steering rack.

Fail 6 Feb 2010 139,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres on legal limit

car been standing

various corrosion under car

Pass 6 Feb 2010 139,993 miles

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres on legal limit

car been standing

various corrosion under car

Pass 4 Feb 2008 138,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 134,909 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 129,602 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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H744 GKP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H744 GKP, 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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H744 GKP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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