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H831 VHH

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,658 mi
Last recorded49,658 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH831 VHH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 49,658 miles

All underbody covered in underseal

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Os ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 49,629 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,598 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 49,598 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 49,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 49,598 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 49,586 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 49,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 49,598 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,553 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,744 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 46,566 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fog lamp switch sticky

general component surface corrosion.

offside steering rack slight play

parking brake light non operational

rear brake hose ferrules inner offside and nearside corroding.

Pass 22 Dec 2007 46,134 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 46,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,270 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 45,270 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H831 VHH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H831 VHH, 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 H831 VHH registered?

H831 VHH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 April 1991.

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