1991 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · H192 HLK
1991 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 1991. Recorded mileage 196,891 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H192 HLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 196,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H192 HLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 3 Series (H192 HLK) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
H192 HLK Mileage History
- 13/03/2023195,010 mi
- 28/03/2024195,649 mi+639 mi
- 05/04/2024195,656 mi+7 mi
- 20/03/2025196,311 mi+655 mi
- 26/03/2026196,891 mi+580 mi
Average of roughly 620 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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