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H17 EVN

1991 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,695 mi
Last recorded120,695 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 EVN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 120,695 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 119,830 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 119,723 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 119,436 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 119,178 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 118,622 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 118,490 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 118,446 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 118,416 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 118,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 118,379 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 118,049 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 118,046 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2008 115,350 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 115,350 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 May 2007 112,550 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on outer walls.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 109,814 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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H17 EVN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H17 EVN, 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 H17 EVN registered?

H17 EVN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H17 EVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 EVN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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