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H208 GMJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,174 mi
Last recorded113,174 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH208 GMJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 113,174 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 110,609 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 110,552 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 107,594 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 107,564 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s/f tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Feb 2010 105,477 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 104,089 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 102,613 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 101,177 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 101,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

kink in o/s/r chassis leg

Pass 27 Feb 2006 99,611 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 99,594 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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H208 GMJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H208 GMJ, 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.

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What year was H208 GMJ registered?

H208 GMJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 January 1991.

Is H208 GMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H208 GMJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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