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H266 XGO

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

158,581 mi
Last recorded158,581 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH266 XGO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 158,581 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORODED

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RESERVOIR (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILLS BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 158,581 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORODED

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RESERVOIR (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILLS BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 158,541 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective SLIGHTLY TORN DRIVERS SIDE (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 158,541 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working CHANGED WASHER PUMP (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective SLIGHTLY TORN DRIVERS SIDE (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 157,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear pipes to fuel tank

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front splitter damaged but secure

surface rust on inner wheel arches rear

Pass 6 Jul 2022 156,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge not to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 156,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge not to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 155,690 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 155,687 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 152,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 149,328 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2017 149,328 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 148,176 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

nearside door mirror damaged slightly

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2016 148,176 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

nearside door mirror damaged slightly

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 147,383 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 147,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 147,070 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside front tyre perishing and wearing on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipers not self parking

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 147,043 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 146,018 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 142,373 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 136,104 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 136,104 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2008 129,807 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 129,807 miles

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

plastic oversills fitted to both sides.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 128,425 miles

rust on front and rear jacking points . play in steering rack . fuel pipe risting[treated]

Pass 8 Nov 2006 126,922 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 126,922 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

1/slight play in steering rack †2/o/s front linkarm botton bush perishing †

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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H266 XGO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 H266 XGO, 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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H266 XGO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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