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H868 RKG

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,849 mi
Last recorded157,849 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH868 RKG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 157,849 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 157,849 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 154,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 154,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2010 150,313 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 150,313 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 143,250 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 134,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 128,928 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 123,469 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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H868 RKG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H868 RKG, 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 H868 RKG registered?

H868 RKG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 January 1991.

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