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H282 DNX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,559 mi
Last recorded48,559 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH282 DNX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 48,559 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and brakes noisy (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 48,480 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 48,412 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 48,227 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 47,980 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,925 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 47,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,608 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 47,366 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 46,797 miles

Oil leak ()

brake check light on dash pads not visible threw wheels

Pass 8 Feb 2016 46,112 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 45,031 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 44,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,106 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 43,724 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 43,323 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,797 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,318 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 40,376 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 38,362 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 36,879 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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H282 DNX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 H282 DNX, 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 H282 DNX registered?

H282 DNX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H282 DNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H282 DNX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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