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H17 DGJ

1991 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,235 mi
Last recorded128,235 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 DGJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 128,235 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 128,018 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 127,908 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 127,887 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 127,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint boot damaged

Washer jet blocked

Fail 6 Aug 2018 127,771 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Dashboard warning illuminated

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint boot damaged

Washer jet blocked

Pass 9 Aug 2017 127,393 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 127,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor (3.4.2)

washer jet blocked?

Pass 6 May 2011 126,735 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 123,381 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 122,542 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 122,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 67,967 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2006 117,898 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 114,912 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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H17 DGJ is a 1991 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 136,306 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H17 DGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 35 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H17 DGJ registered?

H17 DGJ is a 1991 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H17 DGJ safe to buy?

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