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H191 DMD

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,719 mi
Last recorded119,719 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH191 DMD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 119,719 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 119,241 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 118,989 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 118,108 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 117,984 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 117,844 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 117,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 117,591 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 117,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic system, signs of leakage (not visable at time of test)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 117,246 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic system, signs of leakage (not visable at time of test)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 116,951 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 116,738 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 116,510 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 116,134 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2011 116,001 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 116,001 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

washer valve leaking under bonnet when screen washers are operated.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 115,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 115,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 100,968 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 100,560 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 91,531 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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H191 DMD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H191 DMD, 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 H191 DMD registered?

H191 DMD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 May 1991.

Is H191 DMD safe to buy?

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