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H456 PFS

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,237 mi
Last recorded64,237 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH456 PFS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 64,237 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 64,154 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 63,758 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 63,446 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 63,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 61,968 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 61,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corrosion near strut mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 61,345 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 61,092 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,897 miles

Central brake lamp not working

Fail 26 Feb 2018 59,841 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central brake lamp not working

Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,357 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 58,357 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 56,879 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,685 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 55,685 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/s/f wiper torn on edge

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,890 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,463 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,228 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,441 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,443 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 26,077 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 26,077 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,916 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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H456 PFS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H456 PFS, 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 H456 PFS registered?

H456 PFS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 May 1991.

Is H456 PFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H456 PFS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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