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H29 AGY

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

201,598 mi
Last recorded201,598 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH29 AGY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 201,598 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 192,620 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 180,695 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 174,203 miles

both front antiroll bar link bushes perishing.

screen damaged.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 174,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front antiroll bar link bushes perishing.

screen damaged.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 174,200 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

front exhaust mount corroded.

nearside front antiroll bar link bush perishing,advise replacement.

offside front antiroll bar link bush perishing,advise replacement.

screen damaged.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 161,989 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filler neck breather corroded, o/s/r wheel arch

wipers juddering

Fail 10 Sep 2010 161,971 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 157,045 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 154,628 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 154,627 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 152,262 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 151,262 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2006 143,553 miles

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

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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H29 AGY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H29 AGY, 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 H29 AGY registered?

H29 AGY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 January 1991.

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