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HAN 1P

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,313 mi
Last recorded143,313 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAN 1P
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 143,313 miles

Advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 12 Aug 2025 143,313 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

sills slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 143,313 miles

Rear Inner slight corrosion to underside body

Pass 10 Aug 2023 143,313 miles

Nearside Rear has slight corrosion on unerside panels

rear underside corroded / battery tray corroded and weak

Pass 6 Jul 2022 143,313 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Sep 2020 143,118 miles

Front both side floor/sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 142,686 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 142,077 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 140,468 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 140,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 137,230 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 133,548 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 132,181 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 129,960 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 129,955 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 127,215 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 199,400 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 188,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

interior mirror not fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2007 188,977 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2006 181,580 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 181,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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HAN 1P is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HAN 1P, 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 HAN 1P registered?

HAN 1P is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 April 1991.

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