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H476 VNP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,808 mi
Last recorded106,808 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH476 VNP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 106,808 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 106,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 106,112 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 105,269 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 104,799 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 104,300 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 103,511 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 103,194 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 100,764 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 97,975 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 95,576 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 95,576 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 94,562 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 91,869 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 91,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre perishing on sidewall

n/s/r tyre persishing on sidewalls

Pass 4 Aug 2007 90,794 miles

All four tyres perished.

Pass 22 Jul 2006 87,637 miles

all tyres perished outer sidewalls

rear silencer in poor condition

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 VNP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H476 VNP registered?

H476 VNP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 June 1991.

Is H476 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H476 VNP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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