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H298 GGV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,174 mi
Last recorded164,174 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 GGV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 164,174 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

corrosion appearing

exhaust has slight blow

offside front brake has slight bind

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

offside lower ball joint dust cover starting to split

rear tyres wearing close to wear limit

screen has slight damage

unable to fully inspect welding due to seam / under seal

Pass 22 Mar 2012 154,022 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

power steering pipes damp, no visual signs of leaking

screen has slight damage

Pass 23 Mar 2011 143,505 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 135,185 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

all brake flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2009 124,158 miles

offside steering rack has slight play

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 27 Mar 2008 109,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 109,840 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 93,540 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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H298 GGV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H298 GGV, 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 H298 GGV registered?

H298 GGV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 1991.

Is H298 GGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H298 GGV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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