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H854 HTA

1991 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,240 mi
Last recorded106,240 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW M3136,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH854 HTA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 106,240 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 105,615 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 104,858 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2015 104,520 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 104,099 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 102,712 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 102,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 95,606 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 95,606 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 4 Apr 2011 93,535 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 92,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 90,326 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 90,286 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 89,899 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 89,899 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 89,096 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 89,075 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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H854 HTA is a 1991 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H854 HTA, 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 H854 HTA registered?

H854 HTA is a 1991 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H854 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H854 HTA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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