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H476 GUR

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

174,291 mi
Last recorded174,291 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH476 GUR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 174,291 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 173,044 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 171,769 miles

fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 May 2023 170,591 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 169,680 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 168,838 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 168,452 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 168,452 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 168,084 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 167,660 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 167,276 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 167,274 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking poiint (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 166,735 miles

fuel pipes have corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2016 166,734 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings close to tow hitch (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes have corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2015 166,200 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 166,200 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 165,725 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 165,704 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 165,143 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 165,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 164,434 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 99,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 99,711 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 98,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 98,252 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 93,164 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 87,717 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 81,766 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 81,391 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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 GUR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 H476 GUR, 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 GUR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 April 1991.

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