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H211 LJO

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,316 mi
Last recorded127,316 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH211 LJO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 127,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 125,589 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 125,588 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 124,345 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 121,354 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 121,288 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 121,267 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 116,432 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 112,558 miles

exhaust back box corroded

nearside rear diff seal leaking

slight play in steering colum bush

Fail 31 Mar 2014 112,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust back box corroded

nearside rear diff seal leaking

slight play in steering colum bush

Pass 25 Mar 2013 104,323 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 94,251 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 85,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 83,076 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 83,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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H211 LJO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H211 LJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H211 LJO registered?

H211 LJO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H211 LJO safe to buy?

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