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H865 BOD

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,513 mi
Last recorded143,513 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH865 BOD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 143,513 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 142,845 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 140,009 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 139,271 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear hoses and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear sub frame mountings slighty worn

Fail 9 Jan 2017 139,271 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear hoses and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear sub frame mountings slighty worn

Pass 20 Jan 2016 139,083 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear to flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

offside front inner wing rusty

rear sub frame mounts slightly worn

Fail 14 Jan 2016 139,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear to flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

offside front inner wing rusty

rear sub frame mounts slightly worn

Pass 22 Jan 2015 139,005 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)

both front road springs rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2015 139,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front road springs rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2014 138,861 miles

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes rusty

mid exhaust mount temp repair

offside front rack boot damp with power steering fluid

offside rear hand brake slightly low performance

offside rear suspension support rubber mount worn

slight play in offside front top support

Fail 14 Jan 2014 138,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes rusty

mid exhaust mount temp repair

offside front rack boot damp with power steering fluid

offside rear hand brake slightly low performance

offside rear suspension support rubber mount worn

slight play in offside front top support

Pass 31 Dec 2012 138,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 18 Jan 2012 137,115 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust rubber missing

Fail 18 Jan 2012 137,115 miles

centre exhaust rubber missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 137,093 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 136,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Dec 2009 134,499 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2009 134,374 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2008 133,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust hanging rubbers are perished

front number plate is cracked

vehicle has n/s/f accident damage

Pass 5 Dec 2008 133,334 miles

exhaust hanging rubbers are perished

front number plate is cracked

vehicle has n/s/f accident damage

Pass 7 Dec 2007 131,593 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 131,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 130,378 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 128,833 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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H865 BOD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H865 BOD, 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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H865 BOD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 February 1991.

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