1991 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · H698 DPN
1991 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Jan 1991. Recorded mileage 129,372 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H698 DPN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2024
- 129,372 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.
H698 DPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 3 Series (H698 DPN) between July 2023 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
H698 DPN Mileage History
- 18/07/2023129,162 mi
- 06/08/2024129,372 mi+210 mi
- 07/08/2024129,372 mi
Average of roughly 199 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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