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6018 MF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,870 mi
Last recorded130,870 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6018 MF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 130,870 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2024 130,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 130,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 130,539 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Tailbox rubbers both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 130,130 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 129,902 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S center rear above diff (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 129,902 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S center rear above diff (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 129,568 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 128,937 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (front & rear) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 128,436 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 128,431 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering coupling worn / split (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 127,837 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 127,809 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 127,804 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 125,700 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 123,858 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 121,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 121,587 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 119,688 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 119,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 117,376 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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6018 MF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 6018 MF, 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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6018 MF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 October 1991.

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