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H759 FKN

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,422 mi
Last recorded230,422 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH759 FKN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 230,422 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 228,947 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 213,955 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 198,775 miles

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

sills slightly corroded at jacking point

Pass 5 Apr 2014 197,667 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 195,819 miles

offside rear tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 6 Apr 2013 195,814 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2011 149,694 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 146,305 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 146,305 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 140,560 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 135,912 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 135,775 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 132,216 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 128,060 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 128,060 miles

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

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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H759 FKN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H759 FKN, 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 H759 FKN registered?

H759 FKN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 May 1991.

Is H759 FKN safe to buy?

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