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H1 BOO

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

84,904 mi
Last recorded84,904 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 BOO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 84,904 miles

Front Both front wipers slightly smear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded

Inner Inner sills corroded both sides

Nearside Rear Light unit has slight crack

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 84,889 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 84,652 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 84,502 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 83,918 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 83,629 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 83,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 83,211 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 82,898 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 82,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 82,207 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 81,770 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 81,428 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,725 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 80,092 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 79,750 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,121 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 78,491 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 77,885 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres have very slight wear on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2009 77,535 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres show slight wear on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2008 77,267 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 76,491 miles

o/s/r shock top mount worn

Pass 13 Feb 2006 75,751 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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H1 BOO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 H1 BOO, 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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H1 BOO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 February 1991.

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