1991 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · H162 CDM
1991 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23 May 1991. Recorded mileage 92,556 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H162 CDM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2023
- 92,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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H162 CDM MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1991 BMW 3 Series (H162 CDM) between October 2023 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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