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H474 LDP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,523 mi
Last recorded70,523 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH474 LDP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 70,523 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 69,408 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 69,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 67,774 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play ()

Pass 14 Apr 2023 66,111 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 65,151 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 63,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DUST SLEEVE LOOSE (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD SUBFRAME BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DUST SLEEVE LOOSE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD SUBFRAME BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 62,801 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,846 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,722 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,623 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,543 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 57,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,327 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 55,812 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,069 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,690 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,203 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,635 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,397 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,104 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,571 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 38,323 miles

both front tyres ,walls perrished .

offside rear tyre wall perrished .

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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H474 LDP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 H474 LDP, 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

How do I check the history of H474 LDP?

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What year was H474 LDP registered?

H474 LDP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 February 1991.

Is H474 LDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H474 LDP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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