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A12 TEK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,929 mi
Last recorded96,929 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TEK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 96,929 miles

Engine knocking, suspect camshaft.

Fuel filter change over due.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp aim just on top line.

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various engine oil leaks.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 96,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Engine knocking, suspect camshaft.

Fuel filter change over due.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp aim just on top line.

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various engine oil leaks.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 94,651 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine noise

Fail 5 Mar 2009 94,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine noise

Pass 5 Mar 2008 93,629 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 93,092 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 87,806 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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A12 TEK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 TEK, 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 A12 TEK?

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What year was A12 TEK registered?

A12 TEK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 August 1991.

Is A12 TEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 TEK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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