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855 DPT

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,430 mi
Last recorded64,430 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

Registration855 DPT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 64,430 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 64,275 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 64,025 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 63,876 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 63,570 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 63,398 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 63,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low both wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 63,008 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 62,865 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 62,368 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 62,021 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,865 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 61,702 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 61,497 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,255 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,083 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 61,029 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 60,892 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 60,330 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 59,889 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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855 DPT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 855 DPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 855 DPT registered?

855 DPT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 1991.

Is 855 DPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 855 DPT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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