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H692 TSS

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,921 mi
Last recorded84,921 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH692 TSS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 84,921 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 84,863 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate slightly loose

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

Rear panel at boot lid corroded

differential bearing noisy

Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,762 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded breather pipe ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot lid area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear differential bearings noisy

Pass 5 Jun 2017 84,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front sills corroding

tail box corroding slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2016 84,608 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 84,606 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2015 84,505 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 84,402 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 84,287 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 11 May 2012 84,268 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear axle beam support bushes worn

Pass 26 May 2011 84,207 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 May 2011 84,207 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 84,111 miles

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear quarter panel lower corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 10 May 2010 84,109 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear quarter panel lower corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2009 83,867 miles

exhaust corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2009 83,867 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 22 May 2008 82,825 miles

fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 25 May 2007 82,063 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes badly corroded

outer sills corroding sills under covers

petrol smell no leak found

Pass 18 May 2006 81,024 miles

FUEL FILLER PIPE CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

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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H692 TSS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H692 TSS, 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 H692 TSS registered?

H692 TSS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 January 1991.

Is H692 TSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H692 TSS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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