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H3 RGS

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

161,406 mi
Last recorded161,406 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 RGS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 161,406 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to bodywork

Pass 13 Dec 2016 158,121 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 158,121 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR NEAR FUEL TANL (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING IN 3 PLACES (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING IN 3 PLACES (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 149,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 12 Dec 2014 140,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 140,794 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 129,756 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 129,752 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 120,815 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 107,761 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 107,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 95,702 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 95,702 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 87,968 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 87,968 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 78,863 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 68,398 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 68,359 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 56,058 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 55,942 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 47,691 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 47,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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H3 RGS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 H3 RGS, 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 H3 RGS registered?

H3 RGS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 1991.

Is H3 RGS safe to buy?

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