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H357 GBA

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,803 mi
Last recorded209,803 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH357 GBA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 209,803 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 209,771 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 209,771 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 209,599 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 209,299 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 209,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 209,037 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 208,641 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 208,641 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 207,182 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 207,182 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 200,598 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 200,597 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 196,853 miles

Nearside inner steering arm

Offside inner steering arm

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 196,781 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 193,284 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket holder insecure

nearside front washer not working

Pass 26 Mar 2015 193,284 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket holder insecure

nearside front washer not working

Pass 20 Mar 2014 189,696 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 185,762 miles

Corossion under tailgate but not within perscribed area

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 185,731 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corossion under tailgate but not within prescribed area

Pass 19 Apr 2012 181,693 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2011 177,063 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 168,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 162,071 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 151,922 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 27 Mar 2007 145,011 miles

brake warning light on

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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H357 GBA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H357 GBA, 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 H357 GBA registered?

H357 GBA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 April 1991.

Is H357 GBA safe to buy?

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