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H601 LNA

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,645 mi
Last recorded101,645 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH601 LNA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 101,645 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 101,371 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 101,371 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,646 miles

Brake warning lamp on

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 98,420 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 98,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 97,283 miles

both rear lower suspension arms have surface corrosion

front and rear tyres mixed sizes

nearside door step/shut has surface corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough/noisey

Fail 14 Jun 2011 97,281 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear lower suspension arms have surface corrosion

front and rear tyres mixed sizes

nearside door step/shut has surface corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough/noisey

Pass 29 Apr 2010 97,127 miles

Centre exhaust blowing

Pass 26 Apr 2008 94,560 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 92,753 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 92,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat worn down to metal fram on outer vedge

Fail 4 May 2006 85,372 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2006 85,372 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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H601 LNA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H601 LNA, 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 H601 LNA registered?

H601 LNA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H601 LNA safe to buy?

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