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H476 GBP

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

176,816 mi
Last recorded176,816 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH476 GBP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 176,816 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

undersealed front/rear

Pass 18 Nov 2021 176,450 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Nov 2020 175,888 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Nov 2020 175,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2019 175,198 miles

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

front floor pan corroded

outer sill covers fitted

poor previous welding repairs

tyres perished

Fail 15 Nov 2019 175,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

front floor pan corroded

outer sill covers fitted

poor previous welding repairs

tyres perished

Pass 15 Nov 2018 174,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 22 Nov 2017 173,763 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 172,756 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 172,741 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Dec 2015 171,293 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view mounting device/ stickers (8.1.2a)

presenter adviced

Fail 10 Dec 2015 171,293 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view mounting device/ stickers (8.1.2a)

presenter adviced

Pass 4 Dec 2014 170,154 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

presenter adviced corrosion/cosmetic components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 169,221 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

presenter adviced

Fail 4 Dec 2013 169,221 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

presenter adviced

Fail 6 Dec 2012 168,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

presenter adviced

Pass 6 Dec 2012 168,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

presenter adviced

Pass 12 Nov 2011 166,403 miles

Battery insecure

Brake wear sensor light on. Brake pads above legal limit.

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 166,403 miles

Battery insecure

Brake wear sensor light on. Brake pads above legal limit.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 163,949 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 161,497 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2009 161,497 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 159,403 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 149,086 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 140,662 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

rear exhaust corroded

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Nov 2006 140,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

rear discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

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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H476 GBP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 H476 GBP, 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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H476 GBP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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