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H2 VJR

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,317 mi
Last recorded73,317 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 VJR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 73,317 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 73,069 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 73,059 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,550 miles

1/ VARIOUS OIL LEAKS 2/ VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS PERISHED AND CORRODED

Pass 23 Oct 2014 72,149 miles

fuel filler pipe very rusty / filler kneck cover and pipe protectors in poor condtion

various oil leaks

various suspension componants perished and corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 72,149 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel filler pipe very rusty / filler kneck cover and pipe protectors in poor condtion

various oil leaks

various suspension componants perished and corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,798 miles

various oil leaks/ various suspension componants split and perished

Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,485 miles

various oil leaks

various suspension rubbers split and perished

Pass 5 Oct 2011 68,707 miles

back box fitted low to ground

various oil leaks

Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,454 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges and in poor condition.

various oil leaks.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 66,479 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges and in poor condition.

various oil leaks.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 64,608 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

play in rack ends both sides

Pass 28 Oct 2008 62,682 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 62,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 61,176 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 59,772 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 58,290 miles

several steel brake pipes in particular both sides rear very rusty

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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H2 VJR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H2 VJR, 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 H2 VJR registered?

H2 VJR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 February 1991.

Is H2 VJR safe to buy?

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