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H981 HDE

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,473 mi
Last recorded137,473 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH981 HDE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2025 137,473 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 137,606 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2023 137,400 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 137,177 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 136,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 135,464 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 132,121 miles

Offside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 132,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 130,030 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

OIl leak

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 125,359 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 122,256 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 118,132 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 116,146 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

slight play nearside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 29 May 2014 116,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

slight play nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Jun 2010 115,056 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

front wiper panel excess corrosion but outside 30cm

offside rear arch corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

reg plate font simalar to perscribed font

sill covers fitted

vehicle has been standing

Fail 7 Jun 2010 115,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

front wiper panel excess corrosion but outside 30cm

offside rear arch corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

reg plate font simalar to perscribed font

sill covers fitted

vehicle has been standing

Fail 1 Sep 2009 115,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 109,051 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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H981 HDE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H981 HDE, 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 H981 HDE registered?

H981 HDE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 1991.

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