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H362 GBP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,497 mi
Last recorded147,497 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH362 GBP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 147,497 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 147,332 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 146,978 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 146,854 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 146,523 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 146,237 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 146,237 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 146,061 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 145,602 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 145,283 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 144,782 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 144,560 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 144,560 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 144,101 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2011 144,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 143,389 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2010 143,373 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 142,766 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion of fuel pipes

slight corrosion of n/s/f brake pipe

slight corrosion of n/s/f jacking point

slight corrosion of rear brake pipes

slight play n/s/f steering

slight play o/s/f steering

Fail 24 Jul 2009 142,719 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion of fuel pipes

slight corrosion of n/s/f brake pipe

slight corrosion of n/s/f jacking point

slight corrosion of rear brake pipes

slight play n/s/f steering

slight play o/s/f steering

Pass 14 Jul 2008 141,048 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front jacking point corroded and holed

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2007 133,164 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 133,164 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2006 124,705 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 122,002 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 122,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

oil leak

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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H362 GBP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 H362 GBP, 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 H362 GBP registered?

H362 GBP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 January 1991.

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