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H23 AAG

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,942 mi
Last recorded169,942 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 AAG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 169,942 miles

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

inspection light is on

offside doorm mirror has a slight crack

sreering wheels is fitted upside down

Fail 14 Mar 2008 169,573 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inspection light on dash

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm and has a nail in the tread

offside front door mirror cracked

offside front wiper arm incorrectly positioned when at rest

Fail 22 Feb 2008 169,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside and nearside rear axle beam main bushes worn

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 22 Feb 2007 161,807 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 156,059 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 156,059 miles

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

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

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

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

steering rack inner joint worn on offside

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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H23 AAG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H23 AAG, 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 H23 AAG registered?

H23 AAG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 January 1991.

Is H23 AAG safe to buy?

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