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KYL 60

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,753 mi
Last recorded92,753 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYL 60
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 92,753 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 92,620 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Foot brake performance could be better.

Pass 13 Jun 2024 91,434 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 90,943 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,227 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 84,861 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 84,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 84,305 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion on sills

Fail 17 Nov 2016 84,284 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/ sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear boot floor heavily corroded

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 82,861 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 82,861 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 81,186 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 81,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 79,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 79,311 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 78,302 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,435 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 77,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 76,101 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 75,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion in both rear wheel arches, not currently a problem.

offside rear tyre worn on both edges,still currently legal.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 75,138 miles

corrosion in both rear wheel arches, not currently a problem.

offside rear tyre worn on both edges,still currently legal.

Fail 1 Dec 2008 74,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn on edges, currently legal.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 74,195 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges, currently legal.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 73,097 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 71,062 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 71,041 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 69,515 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

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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KYL 60 is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KYL 60, 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 KYL 60 registered?

KYL 60 is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is KYL 60 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYL 60 shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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