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H543 LTF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,111 mi
Last recorded171,111 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH543 LTF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 171,111 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very worn on inner edges 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very worn on inner edges 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 171,110 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated does not illuminate with the headlamps (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very worn on inner edges 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very worn on inner edges 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (e))

park brake lever obstructed by the centre arm rest

Pass 26 Feb 2025 169,513 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 169,509 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 168,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 166,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 165,474 miles

Steering column universal joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 161,603 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 161,602 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Lower Steering column universal joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 158,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front cracked and perished

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 152,744 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Suspension has been lowered

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering wheel is non original

Pass 2 Nov 2015 136,507 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 136,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 132,734 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 127,877 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 121,870 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 121,741 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Fail 8 Nov 2011 121,734 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

both front brake hoses perishing

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2010 118,580 miles

both front brake discs have surface corrosion

both front brake hoses perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2009 115,896 miles

both rear sub frame bushes split

rear number plate fading

slight inner steering rack joint play both sides

Pass 13 Nov 2008 113,056 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 113,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 111,445 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 111,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 109,137 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 109,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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H543 LTF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H543 LTF, 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 H543 LTF registered?

H543 LTF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 April 1991.

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The MOT history for H543 LTF shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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