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H898 NOX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,058 mi
Last recorded114,058 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH898 NOX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 114,058 miles

ALL ROAD SPRINGS ARE MODIFIED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 114,058 miles

ALL ROAD SPRINGS ARE MODIFIED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 114,053 miles

ALL MODIFIED SPRINGS FITTED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FRONT BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 114,043 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL REAR AND FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

ALL MODIFIED SPRINGS FITTED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING PIPE LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 114,041 miles

Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS PITTED (3.5.1i)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened ALL SPRINGS (2.4.A.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 114,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS PITTED (3.5.1i)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened ALL SPRINGS (2.4.A.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 113,974 miles

Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NON STANDARD SPRINGS FITTED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 113,974 miles

Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NON STANDARD SPRINGS FITTED

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 112,323 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs pitted (3.5.1i)

non standard springs fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 112,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs pitted (3.5.1i)

non standard springs fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2014 110,973 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 107,795 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 106,353 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 105,005 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front windscreen nearside lower body/apperture rusty and holed

Fail 10 May 2010 105,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front windscreen nearside lower body/apperture rusty and holed

Pass 25 Apr 2009 103,473 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 101,622 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 99,409 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 95,820 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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H898 NOX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H898 NOX, 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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H898 NOX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 1991.

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