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H908 KBH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,850 mi
Last recorded71,850 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH908 KBH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 71,850 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 71,838 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,047 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 71,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 70,463 miles

surface corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,064 miles

corrosion developing to offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes at flexi hoses

Fail 4 Apr 2013 70,057 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

corrosion developing to offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes at flexi hoses

Pass 3 Apr 2012 69,451 miles

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes at flexi hoses

Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,645 miles

both rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded at flexi hoses

extensive non-structural corrosion at front o/s lower wing at sill

Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,765 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 67,765 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 66,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 66,104 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 64,993 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 63,907 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 63,907 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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H908 KBH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H908 KBH, 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 H908 KBH registered?

H908 KBH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 May 1991.

Is H908 KBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H908 KBH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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