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H798 EBV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

138,208 mi
Last recorded138,208 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH798 EBV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 138,208 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 138,200 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 138,031 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 137,370 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 137,360 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 136,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 135,965 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 135,965 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 135,917 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 23 May 2019 135,588 miles

slight engine oil leakage, corrosion forming to o/s and n/s front wing lower sections and by outer sill jacking points,

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 6.5mm, o/s/f 5.0mm, n/s/r 7.5mm, o/s/r 7.0mm, 205/55/15 88v

very slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 29 May 2018 135,362 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 4.5mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 205/55/15 88V.

Fail 25 May 2018 135,362 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

both front fog lights not working.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 4.5mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 205/55/15 88V.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 135,051 miles

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

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

corrosion forming within 30cm of o/s/f seat belt mounting prescribed area

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 135,051 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear splitter (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded splitter to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion forming within 30cm of o/s/f seat belt mounting prescribed area

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 134,607 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion to n/s/f and all rear brake pipes and fuel pipes

Fail 9 Jun 2016 134,607 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion to n/s/f and all rear brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 15 Jun 2015 134,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion to both front and front to rear brake pipes

tyre tread depths both front 5mm n/s/r 2mm o/s/r 3mm 205/55R15 88V

Pass 24 Jun 2014 133,849 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 4.5mm, n/s/r on 2.5mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 205/55/15 88V.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 133,634 miles

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

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

tyre tread depths both front 5mm n/s/r 2mm o/s/r 3mm 205/55R15 88V

various power steering fluid leaks (none excessive)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 130,994 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 5mm n/s/r 2mm o/s/r 3mm 205/55r15 88v

Pass 21 Jun 2011 127,348 miles

corrosion forming to metal brake pipes; to o/s/r hose, rear of front to rear, pipe to o/s/f flexi, pipe to n/s/f flexi.

oil leakage from gearbox out put shaft seal area, slight cracking to alternator belt and power steering belt.

slight perrishing to n/s/r tyre and approaching limit on inner edge, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 6.5mm, o/s/f 5.0mm, n/s/r 3.5mm, o/s/r 4.0mm, 205/55/15 88v

Fail 20 Jun 2011 127,348 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting perrished,

corrosion forming to metal brake pipes; to o/s/r hose, rear of front to rear, pipe to o/s/f flexi, pipe to n/s/f flexi.

oil leakage from gearbox out put shaft seal area, slight cracking to alternator belt and power steering belt.

slight perrishing to n/s/r tyre and approaching limit on inner edge, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 6.5mm, o/s/f 5.0mm, n/s/r 3.5mm, o/s/r 4.0mm, 205/55/15 88v

Pass 21 Jun 2010 122,117 miles

corrosion forming within 30 cm of n/s/f and o/s/f seat belt mountings

corrosion forming within 30cm of o/s/r suspension

play in both n/s and o/s inner steering rack joints

power steering hoses from resivior damp

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

slight damage to bodywork

tyre tread depths n/s/f 7mm o/s/f 5.5mm n/s/r 4mm o/s/r 4.5mm 205/55r15 88v n/s/r 87v

Fail 21 Jun 2010 122,117 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion forming within 30 cm of n/s/f and o/s/f seat belt mountings

corrosion forming within 30cm of o/s/r suspension

play in both n/s and o/s inner steering rack joints

power steering hoses from resivior damp

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

slight damage to bodywork

tyre tread depths n/s/f 7mm o/s/f 5.5mm n/s/r 4mm o/s/r 4.5mm 205/55r15 88v n/s/r 87v

Pass 25 Jun 2009 117,018 miles

corrosion to metal fuel pipes.

engine oil leak, gear box oil leak.

rear silencer back braket badly corroded.

tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 205/55/15V.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 117,018 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to metal fuel pipes.

engine oil leak, gear box oil leak.

rear silencer back braket badly corroded.

tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 205/55/15V.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 112,320 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked, scratch to n/s/f wing, corrosion forming to both outer sill / step panels, slight cracking to power steering belt, slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe and fuel pipes

slight play in steering rack ends, exhaust rear silencer front bracket corroded, slight corrosion to n/s/r coil spring,

tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, n/s/r 6.0mm, o/s/r 8.0mm, 205/55/15v,

Fail 20 Jun 2008 112,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r light lens cracked, scratch to n/s/f wing, corrosion forming to both outer sill / step panels, slight cracking to power steering belt, slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe and fuel pipes

slight play in steering rack ends, exhaust rear silencer front bracket corroded, slight corrosion to n/s/r coil spring,

tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, n/s/r 6.0mm, o/s/r 8.0mm, 205/55/15v,

Pass 29 May 2007 107,087 miles

advisories as per previous VT32

Fail 25 May 2007 107,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

TYRES 20555R15V n/s/f 6.5mm o/s/f 7.0mm n/s/r 6.0mm o/s/r 5.0mm and below limit (1.0mm) inner edge and perishing. n/s/f tyre has small cut to outer sidewall (not deep at time of test)

corrosion forming o/s door shut (lower/rear area), various small chips to F.screen, oil on lower engine and gearbox, some oil on power steering pump - no leaks at time of test, switch for front fogs works int, n/s/r indicator lens cracked,

various scratches to car, slight play in power steering rack, rear exhaust silencer corroded through and blowing slightly, both front lower arm rear bushes cracking, small lip to rear brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2006 102,131 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK. SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX. SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK.

TYRE SIZE 205/55/15V N/S/FRONT 8mm O/S/FRONT 8mm N/S/REAR 8mm O/S/REAR 5mm

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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H798 EBV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H798 EBV, 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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H798 EBV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 May 1991.

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