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H798 LRD

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,181 mi
Last recorded176,181 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH798 LRD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 176,181 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 176,101 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 175,004 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 174,874 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (6) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement pedals (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 175,249 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 175,249 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 170,684 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 168,703 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 167,557 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 166,438 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 163,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 163,084 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 155,562 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LRD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H798 LRD, 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 H798 LRD registered?

H798 LRD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 April 1991.

Is H798 LRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H798 LRD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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