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H817 GEW

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,926 mi
Last recorded104,926 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH817 GEW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 104,926 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked/damaged (0.1 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 104,926 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked/damaged (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 104,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at brake valve/t piece (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked in middle (0.1 (a))

Front wings corroded around lower fixings

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve/t piece to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve/t piece to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 104,209 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked/damaged (0.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded at lower fixing

Offside Front Lower wing corroded at lower fixing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 103,740 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both sides front lower wings heavy corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2022 103,647 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Feb 2021 103,554 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))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both sides front lower wings slight corrosion

reverse lights not working

Pass 31 Jan 2020 103,512 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 103,256 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 102,890 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 102,402 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 102,251 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 102,251 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking on fuel pressure regulator (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 102,069 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 102,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 101,327 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 101,327 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 100,719 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 100,420 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 100,010 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 100,010 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 99,081 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 99,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 98,367 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 98,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 98,179 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 98,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 96,617 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 94,966 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 94,966 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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H817 GEW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H817 GEW, 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

How do I check the history of H817 GEW?

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What year was H817 GEW registered?

H817 GEW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 April 1991.

Is H817 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H817 GEW shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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