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H938 KVT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,730 mi
Last recorded144,730 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH938 KVT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 144,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

blue smoke evident

brake warning light on

windscreen scored but not considered to obstruct drivers view excessively

Fail 24 Sep 2007 144,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

blue smoke evident

brake warning light on

windscreen scored but not considered to obstruct drivers view excessively

Pass 26 Sep 2006 137,863 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel cap flange pitted but seals at time of test

fuel tank signs of leak but not leaking at time of test

windscreen scored but not to excess

Fail 20 Sep 2006 137,736 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake warning light on

nsr drum damp indicating start of a fluid leak

signs of fluid leak on fuel tank but not leaking at time of test

windscreen scored but not excessive

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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H938 KVT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H938 KVT, 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 H938 KVT registered?

H938 KVT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 June 1991.

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