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H783 DNJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,917 mi
Last recorded100,917 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH783 DNJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 100,917 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 May 2025 100,361 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack knuckle play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 100,361 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack knuckle play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 99,216 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 98,076 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 97,417 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 96,231 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 94,363 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2019 94,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2019 94,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2018 94,179 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 94,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 93,649 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 93,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 93,344 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 92,512 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 92,394 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 91,351 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 91,176 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 909,813 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

slight play in o/s rack

Fail 1 Aug 2008 90,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 26 Jun 2007 90,910 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 90,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2006 90,591 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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H783 DNJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H783 DNJ, 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 H783 DNJ registered?

H783 DNJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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