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MIL 7918

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,024 mi
Last recorded157,024 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 7918
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 157,024 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 156,339 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 155,880 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 155,055 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 154,574 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 154,242 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 153,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 153,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 152,123 miles

dampness on the nsf shock

ns door mirror glass cracked

osf fog lamp lense cracked

slight wear in steering rack os

Pass 6 Jul 2016 151,111 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 150,571 miles

advise corrossion started by the offside wiper arm

advise surface corrossion started in many places of this vehicle

advise wear in steering rack

Fail 1 Jul 2015 150,571 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise corrossion started by the offside wiper arm

advise surface corrossion started in many places of this vehicle

advise wear in steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2014 149,472 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 149,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 147,639 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 147,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside steering rack unit has play/wear

Fail 20 Oct 2011 147,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside/offside steering rack boot small end fixing slight weep oil

offside steering rack unit has play/wear

Pass 9 Jun 2010 144,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 22 Apr 2008 142,050 miles

offside front bulkhead corroded.

offside and nearside rear brake hose ferrules starting to rust.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 139,528 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)

SURFACE RUST ON OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 137,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes 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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MIL 7918 is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MIL 7918, 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 MIL 7918 registered?

MIL 7918 is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is MIL 7918 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 7918 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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