H891AVO

BMW 3 SERIES

1991 · Red · Petrol · 1,796 cc

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MOT

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Expires 04 Jul 2026 (98 days overdue)

Tax

Taxed

Due 01 Feb 2027 (114 days left)

Mileage

178,200 mi

At MOT on 29 Jun 2025

About H891AVO

Registration H891AVO is a 1991 red BMW 3 SERIES with a 1,796cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 35 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The MOT for H891AVO expired on 04 July 2026, 98 days ago. The vehicle cannot legally be driven on public roads except to a pre-booked MOT appointment.

Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 February 2027, 114 days from today.

The vehicle has 24 MOT tests on record, including 16 passes and 8 failures, with 73 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 178,200 miles on 29 June 2025. The vehicle has covered an average of 5,273 miles per year across its MOT history, below the UK average of around 7,400, suggesting light use.

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MOT History 24 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 265344971443
Expiry date: 04 Jul 2026
Mileage recorded: 178,200 MI
Registration at time of test: H891AVO
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

ADVISORY Corrosion nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches

ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MOT test number: 823755334442
Expiry date: 04 Jul 2025
Mileage recorded: 177,616 MI
Registration at time of test: H891AVO
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

ADVISORY Corrosion nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MOT test number: 123169873318
Expiry date: 02 Jul 2024
Mileage recorded: 105,236 MI
Registration at time of test: H891AVO
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively also slightly damp (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

ADVISORY Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

ADVISORY Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

ADVISORY parking brake requires adjustment

MOT test number: 502916300677
Mileage recorded: 105,236 MI
Registration at time of test: H891AVO
Data source: DVSA

PRS Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

PRS Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively also slightly damp (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

ADVISORY Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

ADVISORY Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

ADVISORY parking brake requires adjustment

MOT test number: 301771868960
Expiry date: 01 Jun 2023
Mileage recorded: 103,685 MI
Registration at time of test: H891AVO
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MOT test number: 247748542924
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2020
Mileage recorded: 103,075 MI
Registration at time of test: H891AVO
Data source: DVSA

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

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

ADVISORY Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MOT test number: 381348144282
Mileage recorded: 103,068 MI
Registration at time of test: H891AVO
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

ADVISORY Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MOT test number: 810812646800
Mileage recorded: 101,105 MI
Registration at time of test: H891AVO
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

DANGEROUS Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

MOT test number: 811909600273
Mileage recorded: 97,225 MI
Registration at time of test: H891AVO
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

FAIL Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

MOT test number: 459226624440
Mileage recorded: 97,110 MI
Registration at time of test: H891AVO
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FAIL Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

MOT test number: 229507953303
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2014
Mileage recorded: 95,142 MI
Registration at time of test: H891AVO
Data source: DVSA

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

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

MOT test number: 649794353329
Mileage recorded: 95,125 MI
Registration at time of test: H891AVO
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

MOT test number: 606113052341
Mileage recorded: 93,637 MI
Registration at time of test: H891AVO
Data source: DVSA

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

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

Vehicle specifications

Model: 3 SERIES
Fuel Type: PETROL
Engine Size: 1,796 cc
First Registered: May 1991
First Used on Road: 31 Dec 1991
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Last V5C Issued: 13 Jun 2025
Safety Recall: Unknown
Export Marker: No

Tyre Size

Standard fitment 195/65R15

All four wheels 15" wheel

195/65R15 H 91

Fitted to front and rear

Width

195 mm

Tread width

Profile

65%

Sidewall

Wheel

15"

Rim

Speed H

130 mph

Max speed

Load 91

615 kg

Per tyre

What do these numbers mean?

Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:

225 is the tread width in millimetres.
45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).

Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 09 Oct 2026 at 13:32.