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H19 AFS

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,144 mi
Last recorded51,144 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 AFS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 51,144 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 51,056 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 51,030 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 50,959 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 50,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 50,497 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 50,258 miles

Rear exhaust silencer has pin holes.

Fail 9 Nov 2016 50,258 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer has pin holes.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 49,928 miles

Noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Oil leak from engine.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,481 miles

Alternator belt cracking

Power stering belt cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2013 48,986 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,486 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,886 miles

Gearbox to exhaust bracket corroded.

Rear silencer corroded and pin hole.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,278 miles

Both rear tyres look old

Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,328 miles

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

sidewalls cracking rear tyres

Fail 4 Jun 2008 45,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,314 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 4 Oct 2007 44,518 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 44,518 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,055 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 42,977 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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H19 AFS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H19 AFS, 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 H19 AFS?

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What year was H19 AFS registered?

H19 AFS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 July 1991.

Is H19 AFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H19 AFS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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