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H353 FHG

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

123,337 mi
Last recorded123,337 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH353 FHG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 123,337 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 122,245 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 122,216 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 121,989 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 121,834 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 121,752 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 121,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 121,393 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 4 Jan 2014 120,110 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 118,658 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 118,100 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 117,626 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

fuel line slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 117,344 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2010 117,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 113,031 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear diffrential leaking

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2008 106,147 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 103,118 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 99,118 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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H353 FHG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 H353 FHG, 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 H353 FHG registered?

H353 FHG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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