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H317 GGV

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

132,695 mi
Last recorded132,695 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH317 GGV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2009 132,695 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorating.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 130,531 miles

n/s wiper split

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2008 130,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s wiper split

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2007 127,857 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 127,857 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 127,168 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 127,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 124,904 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 124,904 miles

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

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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H317 GGV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 H317 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 H317 GGV registered?

H317 GGV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 April 1991.

Is H317 GGV safe to buy?

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