MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,210 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
Oil leak
rear exhaust silencer deteorated.
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all brake discs worn and scored
front number plate cracked
oil leaks
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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