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H394 MJH

1991 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

125,100 mi
Last recorded125,100 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH394 MJH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 125,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 125,059 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 124,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 124,419 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 124,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 124,391 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 124,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear, from hoses to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 124,024 miles

Exhaust emissions requirements only just met

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 123,002 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Engine and gearbox have slight oil leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2017 122,306 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Engine and gearbox have slight oil leaks

Pass 23 Jun 2016 121,774 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine and gearbox / slight

Pass 19 Jun 2015 120,930 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres perishing (225/45 ZR16 89W)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 120,243 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 119,739 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 119,739 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 119,705 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 119,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2010 118,247 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 117,010 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 116,324 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 115,549 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 114,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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H394 MJH is a 1991 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1991 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 136,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H394 MJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 35 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H394 MJH registered?

H394 MJH is a 1991 BMW M3, first registered on 23 April 1991.

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