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H74 VGJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,678 mi
Last recorded86,678 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH74 VGJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 86,678 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 86,598 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 86,488 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 85,721 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 1 Feb 2016 83,877 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 79,551 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 77,920 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 77,920 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 76,506 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front wishbone bush splitting

offside front wishbone bush splitting

slight play from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,506 miles

Oil leak

nearside front wishbone bush splitting

offside front wishbone bush splitting

slight play from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Apr 2010 71,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2009 65,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,055 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 61,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 61,018 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 59,934 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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H74 VGJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc 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 H74 VGJ, 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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What year was H74 VGJ registered?

H74 VGJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 January 1991.

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