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H218 XVH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

230,800 mi
Last recorded230,800 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH218 XVH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 230,800 miles

Rear seats have been removed and roll cage fitted

Pass 9 May 2025 228,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats have been removed and a roll cage fitted

Fail 7 May 2025 228,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats have been removed and a roll cage fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2014 227,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing uneven

intirior mirror missing

roll cage fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2012 224,910 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

power steering changed to manuel steering

slight wear to offside inner steering rack joint

vairious small chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2011 221,764 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 221,665 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 216,484 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 209,111 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 207,631 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 205,084 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 201,915 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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H218 XVH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H218 XVH, 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 H218 XVH registered?

H218 XVH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H218 XVH safe to buy?

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