1991 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · H728 BGU
1991 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Feb 1991. Recorded mileage 70,837 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H728 BGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 70,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H728 BGU 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 (H728 BGU) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
H728 BGU Mileage History
- 01/06/202267,349 mi
- 24/05/202368,747 mi+1,398 mi
- 07/06/202469,871 mi+1,124 mi
- 03/06/202570,349 mi+478 mi
- 04/06/202670,837 mi+488 mi
Average of roughly 870 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: Excellent
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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.
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