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H728 BGU

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,837 mi
Last recorded70,837 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH728 BGU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 70,837 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 70,349 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 69,871 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 68,747 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 67,349 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 66,464 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 65,968 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 64,957 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 63,850 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 63,850 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 63,850 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 63,747 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,508 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,187 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,832 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,233 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,469 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,477 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,438 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,377 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 56,995 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 56,995 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 55,486 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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H728 BGU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 H728 BGU, 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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H728 BGU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 February 1991.

Is H728 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H728 BGU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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