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H457 RSF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,587 mi
Last recorded169,587 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH457 RSF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 169,587 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 169,197 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 169,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 169,090 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 168,973 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 168,956 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 168,940 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 168,864 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 168,864 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 167,978 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 167,394 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 167,393 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 166,361 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 166,361 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 165,650 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 164,427 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 164,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 162,790 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 162,790 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 158,604 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2010 158,604 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 154,537 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 150,489 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 145,856 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 141,678 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 141,678 miles

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

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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H457 RSF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc 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 H457 RSF, 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 H457 RSF registered?

H457 RSF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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