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H690 PEV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,879 mi
Last recorded147,879 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH690 PEV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 147,879 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 147,853 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 147,836 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 147,830 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 147,826 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 147,815 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 147,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 147,800 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 145,811 miles

rear dampers top mount slightly deterioted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 143,479 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 143,368 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 143,215 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front brake pipes in wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 143,027 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 142,471 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 142,011 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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H690 PEV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H690 PEV, 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 H690 PEV registered?

H690 PEV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 January 1991.

Is H690 PEV safe to buy?

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