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H74 KFL

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,498 mi
Last recorded63,498 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH74 KFL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 63,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 20 Dec 2024 63,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 63,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 63,311 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 62,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside headlamp loose fittng

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside headlamp loose fitting

Fail 15 Dec 2022 62,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside headlamp loose fittng

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside headlamp loose fitting

Pass 9 Dec 2021 62,623 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 62,547 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 62,325 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,089 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,873 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,413 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,967 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 60,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,244 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 60,244 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,185 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 May 2012 59,714 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 59,121 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 78,878 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 57,881 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 55,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 28 May 2008 55,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 50,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 46,720 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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H74 KFL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H74 KFL, 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 H74 KFL registered?

H74 KFL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 April 1991.

Is H74 KFL safe to buy?

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