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H836 BKO

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,233 mi
Last recorded138,233 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH836 BKO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2020 138,233 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 96,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 133,256 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 130,219 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 124,658 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 122,068 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 119,466 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 118,031 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 114,729 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 110,969 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 107,338 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 107,313 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 104,842 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 100,086 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 96,175 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 96,175 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 92,114 miles

headlamp aim, vertical, marginal on both lamps.

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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H836 BKO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H836 BKO, 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

How do I check the history of H836 BKO?

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What year was H836 BKO registered?

H836 BKO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 May 1991.

Is H836 BKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H836 BKO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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