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H156 AGX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,341 mi
Last recorded37,341 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH156 AGX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 37,341 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 35,105 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 35,105 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 34,911 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 34,696 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 34,690 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 34,690 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 34,684 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 34,652 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,524 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,083 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,840 miles

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,440 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,679 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 29,857 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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H156 AGX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 H156 AGX, 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 H156 AGX registered?

H156 AGX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 March 1991.

Is H156 AGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H156 AGX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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