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H3 EMT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,531 mi
Last recorded120,531 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 EMT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 120,531 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 120,471 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 120,183 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 120,025 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn low, worn edges

Pass 7 May 2022 119,718 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2021 119,340 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 118,299 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 116,658 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 106,194 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 106,194 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 106,194 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 106,196 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 106,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 105,806 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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H3 EMT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H3 EMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H3 EMT registered?

H3 EMT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 May 1991.

Is H3 EMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 EMT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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