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H423 BGJ

1991 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,556 mi
Last recorded147,556 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH423 BGJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 147,556 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 26 May 2021 147,533 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 147,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 147,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Upper seatbelt anchorages modified but not affecting strengh of mounting point.

Fail 7 Jun 2018 147,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Upper seatbelt anchorages modified but not affecting strengh of mounting point.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 146,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 146,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 146,644 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 10 Jun 2014 146,037 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 145,836 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 145,310 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 145,308 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 145,277 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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H423 BGJ is a 1991 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H423 BGJ, 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 H423 BGJ registered?

H423 BGJ is a 1991 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H423 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H423 BGJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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