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H22 GAT

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,056 mi
Last recorded102,056 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH22 GAT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 102,056 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 101,417 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 101,263 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 100,664 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 98,917 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,909 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,865 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 94,932 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,917 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner main beam lense cracked

Nearside Front washer jet pressure poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2016 92,305 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster inoperative or seized (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Inner main beam lense cracked

Nearside Front Lower rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front washer jet pressure poor

Offside Front Lower rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 90,367 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear going over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel near end of reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on steering rack (2.3.2)

handbrake only just past requirments

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,807 miles

nearside washer inop

Fail 23 Apr 2014 87,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside washer inop

Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,888 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 86,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 85,279 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 85,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 83,770 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 82,169 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 82,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,610 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 77,161 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 74,396 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 74,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,844 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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H22 GAT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H22 GAT, 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 H22 GAT registered?

H22 GAT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 1991.

Is H22 GAT safe to buy?

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