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H569 LHP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,339 mi
Last recorded78,339 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH569 LHP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 78,339 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 78,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 75,070 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside ball joint bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear shock absorber upper mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear differential bushes worn

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes worn / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 75,070 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose - rear

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside ball joint bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear shock absorber upper mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear differential bushes worn

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes worn / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 73,535 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 73,447 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 70,337 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S lower arm/hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light cluster full of water

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 67,151 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 64,324 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 60,845 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 57,610 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,548 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,790 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,441 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 46,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,361 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,317 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,271 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,198 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,009 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 46,009 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,247 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,233 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 43,237 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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H569 LHP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H569 LHP, 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 H569 LHP registered?

H569 LHP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 April 1991.

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