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H194 HEJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,291 mi
Last recorded124,291 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH194 HEJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 124,291 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 118,964 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 110,126 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 100,370 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 90,402 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 83,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 80,706 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 75,256 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 61,904 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 47,041 miles

front suspension arm ball joint dust covers weeping grease , not damaged or deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2015 32,749 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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H194 HEJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H194 HEJ, 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 H194 HEJ registered?

H194 HEJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H194 HEJ safe to buy?

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