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H536 BMV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

13,763 mi
Last recorded13,763 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH536 BMV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 13,763 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 13,149 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 11,989 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 10,730 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 10,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear differential leak

Pass 8 Jul 2021 9,931 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine is quite oily

hand brake lever nearing maximum reserve travel

Pass 26 May 2020 9,653 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 9,653 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 9,070 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 8,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 8,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 8,094 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 7,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 6,508 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 5,506 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 4,544 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 3,562 miles

nsf/nsr tyre side walls perishing

Pass 17 May 2011 2,450 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 1,195 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,657 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 75,305 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 73,658 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 71,381 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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H536 BMV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc 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 H536 BMV, 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 H536 BMV registered?

H536 BMV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 May 1991.

Is H536 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H536 BMV 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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