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H803 ASN

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,764 mi
Last recorded114,764 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH803 ASN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 114,764 miles

Passenger seats removed before test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 114,679 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

Passenger seats removed before test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 113,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread @ 2mm Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seats & Seatbelts Not Fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2024 113,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread @ 2mm Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seats & Seatbelts Not Fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 112,428 miles

Horn poor.

Rear seat and seat belts missing at time of test.

Fail 24 Jun 2022 112,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn poor.

Rear seat and seat belts missing at time of test.

Pass 9 Sep 2020 110,339 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 110,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 109,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 May 2017 101,618 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake hose retaining clip missing but still secure

Pass 12 May 2015 99,597 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 93,949 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 86,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F seat back unable to tilt

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 86,640 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F seat back unable to tilt

fuel gauge inop

Fail 4 Sep 2012 86,437 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 82,292 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 79,100 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 77,010 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 75,242 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 73,185 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 73,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 68,264 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 67,392 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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H803 ASN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 H803 ASN, 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 H803 ASN registered?

H803 ASN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 February 1991.

Is H803 ASN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H803 ASN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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