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H879 AGC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

215,636 mi
Last recorded215,636 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH879 AGC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 215,636 miles

N/s/r brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear brake discs deteriorated

Underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2024 215,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

2x front brake hoses deteriorated

N/s/r brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Rear brake discs deteriorated

Underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2023 215,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r cv gaiter deteriorated

vehicle structure corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2022 211,946 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF OSF NSR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 208,646 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 205,578 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 200,801 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 195,497 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 190,181 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 190,181 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 183,521 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 183,521 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 177,922 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 170,730 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 163,384 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 155,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 155,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 146,780 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 138,008 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 138,008 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 128,762 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 128,761 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 120,320 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 120,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 111,677 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 102,851 miles

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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H879 AGC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 H879 AGC, 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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H879 AGC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 1991.

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