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H736 BGU

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

181,050 mi
Last recorded181,050 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH736 BGU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 181,050 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 178,062 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 175,090 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 171,984 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 170,141 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 167,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 162,283 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 158,134 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 154,943 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 151,952 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 148,160 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 143,717 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 135,948 miles

offside rear brake sensor wire broken

Pass 25 Apr 2012 125,398 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 125,398 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 121,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2011 121,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2010 117,919 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 114,754 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 114,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside 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 23 Jul 2008 111,811 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 107,945 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 95,764 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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H736 BGU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H736 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H736 BGU registered?

H736 BGU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 March 1991.

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