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NIL 5063

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,081 mi
Last recorded78,081 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 5063
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 78,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

light corrosionb to underfloor components

Pass 5 Jul 2022 76,345 miles

brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Fail 1 Jul 2022 76,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 10 Sep 2019 73,821 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 72,312 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 72,312 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,136 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 70,201 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 70,201 miles

Ball joint has excessive play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 69,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 66,992 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 64,837 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 60,614 miles

Forward exhaust support bracket - deteriating.

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

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

Offside front sill - corroded.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 60,614 miles

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

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

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

Forward exhaust support bracket - deteriating.

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

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

Offside front sill - corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 55,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,050 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 45,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 May 2006 37,480 miles

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

nearside rear brake 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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NIL 5063 is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NIL 5063, 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 NIL 5063 registered?

NIL 5063 is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 1991.

Is NIL 5063 safe to buy?

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