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A35 GRE

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,350 mi
Last recorded129,350 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA35 GRE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 129,350 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 128,849 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 128,460 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 127,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the diff cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 126,790 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 126,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 125,279 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 124,593 miles

Slight cracks appearing on inner sidewalls on both rear tyres. Suggest replacements soon.

Pass 1 Oct 2016 123,989 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 123,394 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 122,594 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 121,478 miles

Hiss from servo when service brake applied but working as it should.

Pass 17 Nov 2012 120,221 miles

Brake servo working but makes a hissing noise in car when brake pedal is operated.Suggest further investigation.

Fail 17 Nov 2012 120,221 miles

Brake servo working but makes a hissing noise in car when brake pedal is operated.Suggest further investigation.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 118,482 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 115,926 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 115,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 113,441 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 112,113 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 110,758 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 108,221 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 105,816 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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A35 GRE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A35 GRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A35 GRE registered?

A35 GRE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 September 1991.

Is A35 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A35 GRE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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