1991 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · H275 CTA
1991 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1991. Recorded mileage 207,826 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H275 CTA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2023
- 207,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H275 CTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 3 Series (H275 CTA) between February 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) suspect o/s front inner rack”; “Rear Seat belt buckle missing all rear (7.1.2 (d))”.
H275 CTA Mileage History
- 09/02/2006118,653 mi
- 14/02/2006118,653 mi
- 06/09/2007130,227 mi+11,574 mi
- 07/09/2007130,233 mi+6 mi
- 15/09/2008136,717 mi+6,484 mi
- 24/09/2009150,039 mi+13,322 mi
- 28/09/2009150,186 mi+147 mi
- 23/09/2010164,921 mi+14,735 mi
- 23/09/2010164,921 mi
- 11/10/2011180,958 mi+16,037 mi
- 18/01/2013187,270 mi+6,312 mi
- 17/01/2014191,710 mi+4,440 mi
- 30/01/2015195,221 mi+3,511 mi
- 06/02/2015195,247 mi+26 mi
- 22/01/2016199,005 mi+3,758 mi
- 29/04/2021201,139 mi+2,134 mi
- 13/04/2022204,490 mi+3,351 mi
- 09/08/2022204,571 mi+81 mi
- 10/08/2023207,826 mi+3,255 mi
Average of roughly 5,096 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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