1991 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · H952 DPO
1991 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 1991. Recorded mileage 57,779 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H952 DPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 57,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H952 DPO 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 (H952 DPO) between September 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
H952 DPO Mileage History
- 12/09/202257,090 mi
- 18/04/202457,239 mi+149 mi
- 02/05/202457,253 mi+14 mi
- 09/06/202657,777 mi+524 mi
- 15/06/202657,779 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 183 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: 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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