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H39 MRU

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,169 mi
Last recorded136,169 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH39 MRU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 136,169 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 136,154 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 136,145 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 136,136 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 136,125 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 136,082 miles

Centre Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 136,082 miles

Centre Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 136,015 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion throughout

Fail 22 Apr 2015 136,006 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion throughout

all tyres badly perished

Pass 8 Dec 2009 135,995 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 135,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 135,973 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 135,973 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 135,962 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 135,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 135,279 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 135,279 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H39 MRU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H39 MRU, 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 H39 MRU registered?

H39 MRU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 1991.

Is H39 MRU safe to buy?

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