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H808 REP

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,722 mi
Last recorded164,722 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH808 REP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 164,722 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 164,034 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BELOW LIMIT ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BELOW LIMIT ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 163,025 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 163,020 miles

Front Registration plate missing front number plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Steering locking device ineffective front both n/s o/s outer track rod ends locking devices loose (2.1.3 (d))

Front front windscreen washer's n/s not working

Pass 4 Jan 2021 161,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 161,295 miles

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 161,256 miles

Offside Rear suspention arm corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroded also front to rear metal brake pipes corroded no leaks at time of test

metal fuel pipe along floor plan corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 160,213 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 157,254 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 157,254 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 155,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front and rear ,o/s and n/s brake discs corroded

n/s/rear inner cv gaiter ripped open

Pass 28 Feb 2013 153,230 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 153,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

o/s rear drive shaft inner rubber gaitor slight damage.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 148,671 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 148,671 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 143,467 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 143,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 136,295 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 136,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 127,470 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 126,399 miles

minor exhaust leak rear silencer.

o/s and n/s/ftyres wearing on inside edges.

surface corrosion to metal fuel pipe.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 125,546 miles

corrosion to front and rear brake discs.

corrosion to metal fuel pipe.

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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H808 REP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H808 REP, 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 H808 REP registered?

H808 REP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 April 1991.

Is H808 REP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H808 REP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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