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H392 XGC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,821 mi
Last recorded166,821 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH392 XGC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 166,821 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 166,671 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 165,742 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 164,492 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2013 162,796 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2012 160,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 155,055 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 155,055 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2010 152,517 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 149,708 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 149,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 149,678 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 147,332 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 147,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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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H392 XGC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H392 XGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H392 XGC registered?

H392 XGC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 April 1991.

Is H392 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H392 XGC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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