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H942 KVT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,255 mi
Last recorded92,255 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH942 KVT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 92,255 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 91,248 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 90,831 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 89,701 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 88,758 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 83,782 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 80,290 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 78,235 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 74,452 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 69,881 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 64,319 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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H942 KVT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H942 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H942 KVT?

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What year was H942 KVT registered?

H942 KVT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 1991.

Is H942 KVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H942 KVT shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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