CarVerify

Free Car Check

H661 XHG

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,886 mi
Last recorded75,886 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH661 XHG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2014 75,886 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both bottom body outer sills are starting to rust

both front wishbone rear bushes are cracking

both rear antiroll bar link rubbers are cracking

exhaust rear box is rusted

n/s front anti roll bar link rubber is cracking

n/s front bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s rear wheel arch is rusted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 75,886 miles

both bottom body outer sills are starting to rust

both front wishbone rear bushes are cracking

both rear antiroll bar link rubbers are cracking

exhaust rear box is rusted

n/s front anti roll bar link rubber is cracking

n/s front bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s rear wheel arch is rusted

Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,294 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust corroded

Front spoiler insecure

Mid exhaust mount split

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

wiper blades worn.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,391 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 67,019 miles

corrosion around offside rear wheel arch / outer sill area!

slight movement in offside steering rack ball end!

Fail 29 Oct 2011 67,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion around offside rear wheel arch / outer sill area!

slight movement in offside steering rack ball end!

Pass 30 Oct 2010 64,964 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 62,283 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 59,979 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 58,138 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 58,138 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 56,171 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 54,372 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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H661 XHG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H661 XHG, 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

How do I check the history of H661 XHG?

You can check the full history of H661 XHG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H661 XHG registered?

H661 XHG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 January 1991.

Is H661 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H661 XHG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H661 XHG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H661 XHG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.