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H679 BGF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,519 mi
Last recorded133,519 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH679 BGF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 133,519 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 132,648 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 131,859 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 131,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 130,787 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 129,526 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 128,251 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 127,305 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 125,326 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 125,190 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 124,635 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 123,244 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 121,970 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 120,075 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 120,075 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 119,566 miles

Extensive oil leak

Front brake discs lipped

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 117,808 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 117,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 108,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 106,200 miles

Rear exhaust rubber mounting starting to perish. Change recomended

Pass 6 May 2008 97,793 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 97,793 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 May 2007 89,453 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 89,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 82,984 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
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H679 BGF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H679 BGF, 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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H679 BGF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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