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H43 AGY

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,281 mi
Last recorded116,281 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH43 AGY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 116,281 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 114,508 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 112,587 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 108,521 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 104,711 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 102,327 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 102,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power Steering oil requires changing.

Pass 3 Oct 2019 97,566 miles

Slight play in play in steering rack and slight stiffness in steering operation.

Fail 3 Oct 2019 97,566 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Slight play in play in steering rack and slight stiffness in steering operation.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,144 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 93,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,459 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 82,112 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 82,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 75,152 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 2 Oct 2014 68,779 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,745 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 68,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 68,581 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,226 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 65,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside dipped beam at minimum hight requirements

Pass 29 Aug 2006 62,805 miles

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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H43 AGY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 H43 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 H43 AGY registered?

H43 AGY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 1991.

Is H43 AGY safe to buy?

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