1991 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · H115 EKR
1991 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 1991. Recorded mileage 100,978 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H115 EKR Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/01/2022
- 100,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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H115 EKR MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1991 BMW 3 Series (H115 EKR) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Plastic water pump impellers shatter, expansion tanks split along mould seams, and composite thermostat housings warp with age. A complete cooling overhaul is essential every 60k–80k miles.
- Rear Shock Mount TearingSerious
The sheet metal towers supporting the rear shock mounts can fatigue and tear out under rough road impacts, leaving the damper loose inside the boot.
- Rust (Arches/Jacking Points)Serious
Corrosion is endemic on UK E36s exposed to road salt. The rear wheel arch lips, outer and inner sill structures, and floor jacking points rust severely from the inside out.
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