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H52 OOM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,008 mi
Last recorded107,008 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH52 OOM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 107,008 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 106,907 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 106,726 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 106,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 106,632 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 106,203 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 105,937 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 105,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 105,461 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 104,937 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 104,177 miles

all tyres in poor condition,perished side walls

Pass 18 Apr 2012 103,547 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 103,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 102,580 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 100,019 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 100,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 97,892 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 94,345 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 91,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 89,426 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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H52 OOM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H52 OOM, 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 H52 OOM registered?

H52 OOM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 May 1991.

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