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H510 LPB

1991 BMW M3

White Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,960 mi
Last recorded161,960 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH510 LPB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 161,960 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 161,720 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 161,354 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 161,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 161,143 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 161,032 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 160,860 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 160,860 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 160,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 158,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

one exhaust support rubber split & one missing

slight coolant leak from radiator area

slight imballance in rear service brakes

Fail 20 Apr 2012 158,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

one exhaust support rubber split & one missing

slight coolant leak from radiator area

slight imballance in rear service brakes

Pass 8 Jan 2011 157,361 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 157,361 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s inner track rod ball joint worn

Pass 6 Aug 2009 156,196 miles

brake servo hose not fully secure

Fail 6 Aug 2009 156,196 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

brake servo hose not fully secure

Pass 8 Aug 2008 153,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 151,862 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 148,566 miles

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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H510 LPB is a 1991 BMW M3 in White with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H510 LPB, 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 H510 LPB registered?

H510 LPB is a 1991 BMW M3, first registered on 11 June 1991.

Is H510 LPB safe to buy?

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