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H478 KKX

1991 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,515 mi
Last recorded5,515 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH478 KKX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 5,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front link arm gaiter boot split

Fail 1 Feb 2011 5,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front link arm gaiter boot split

no handbrake warning light

Pass 27 May 2010 4,317 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 3,958 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 3,117 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 2,000 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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H478 KKX is a 1991 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 136,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H478 KKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 35 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H478 KKX registered?

H478 KKX is a 1991 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H478 KKX safe to buy?

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