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H191 XYT

1991 BMW 3

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,848 mi
Last recorded121,848 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH191 XYT
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 121,848 miles

Inner Wheel Arch Corrosion

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 120,848 miles

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

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

slight corrosion inner rear wheel arches

Pass 22 Jun 2024 120,830 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 120,801 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 120,439 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 119,779 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 119,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 119,053 miles

Both front lower wishbone rubber bushes deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn low 185-65-14

Slight oil leak

Vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2017 111,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to inner wear band and cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven

Fail 15 Apr 2017 111,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to inner wear band and cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,653 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 104,340 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 99,915 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,583 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 91,999 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 88,621 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 88,551 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 85,653 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 85,613 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 81,113 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 81,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 76,985 miles

Advise brake light on dash and check light flashing.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 72,882 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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H191 XYT is a 1991 BMW 3 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H191 XYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H191 XYT registered?

H191 XYT is a 1991 BMW 3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H191 XYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H191 XYT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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