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H855 GEG

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,639 mi
Last recorded115,639 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH855 GEG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 115,639 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 115,624 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 115,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 115,481 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 115,087 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 115,084 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 114,617 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 112,102 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 111,603 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 110,495 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 110,286 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 103,522 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 103,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 91,506 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 159,083 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 158,975 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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H855 GEG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H855 GEG, 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 H855 GEG registered?

H855 GEG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 1991.

Is H855 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H855 GEG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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