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H382 HOY

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,510 mi
Last recorded117,510 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH382 HOY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 117,510 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 117,407 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 117,329 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 116,996 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 116,625 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 116,568 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 116,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle beam outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,641 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 115,641 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 114,731 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn thin on edges/worn to wear indicators in places

both side repeaters slightly dim

Fail 31 Oct 2017 114,731 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn thin on edges/worn to wear indicators in places

both side repeaters slightly dim

Pass 24 Nov 2016 113,899 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 113,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and n/s (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack at o/s (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe at rack in/out (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both (1.2.1e)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded main ()

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

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s rear axle beam bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

both side repeaters dim

centre/rear exhaust mounting deteriorated/split

rear brake discs lightly corroded/pitted

sill steps developing corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2015 110,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel lines very rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2015 110,210 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel lines very rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2012 110,057 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 108,308 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 108,210 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 108,210 miles

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 103,226 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2009 103,222 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2008 100,002 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 100,002 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jan 2008 99,764 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 98,269 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 98,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 96,965 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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H382 HOY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H382 HOY, 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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H382 HOY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 June 1991.

Is H382 HOY safe to buy?

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