BMW 325i SE (1991)
1991 BMW 325i SE
CarHunch is tracking 149 1991 BMW 325i SE vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 1991 BMW 325I SE has a 70% first-time pass rate, which is 10 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these nearly 35-year-old cars face more frequent MOT challenges. No dangerous defects were recorded across the 149 vehicles analysed, which is a positive sign for safety-critical systems.
These cars are averaging 98,280 miles, which is reasonable for their age, yet the lack of recorded failures and advisories in the data is unusual and likely reflects either exceptional survival bias (only the best-kept examples remain on the road) or incomplete reporting. Before purchasing, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on the cooling system, fuel lines, and suspension geometry—common weak points on E30-generation BMWs of this age—rather than relying on MOT history alone.
We have 149 1991 BMW 325i SE vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1991 BMW 325i SE
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 147 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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