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H291 BGU

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,210 mi
Last recorded158,210 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH291 BGU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 158,210 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 158,206 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 158,205 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 157,874 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 154,269 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 146,744 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 138,311 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer deteorated.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 129,755 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 129,721 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 126,423 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 121,846 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front brake discs worn

o/s/r shock absorber knocking

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2011 121,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s & o/s front brake discs worn

o/s/r shock absorber knocking

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 119,652 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding and deteriorating

exhaust to gear-box bracket corroded,broken and incomplete

front number plate damaged

o/s/r and n/s/r outer axle beam mounting bushes perishing and worn

oil leak on engine

oil leak on rear differential

rear number plate deteriorating

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 19 Mar 2010 119,651 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroding and deteriorating

exhaust to gear-box bracket corroded,broken and incomplete

front number plate damaged

o/s/r and n/s/r outer axle beam mounting bushes perishing and worn

oil leak on engine

oil leak on rear differential

rear number plate deteriorating

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 20 Mar 2009 118,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all brake discs worn and scored

front number plate cracked

oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2009 118,837 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs worn and scored

front number plate cracked

oil leaks

Pass 8 Feb 2008 118,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 112,716 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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H291 BGU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H291 BGU, 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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H291 BGU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 February 1991.

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