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H487 POC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,199 mi
Last recorded157,199 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH487 POC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2026 157,199 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 156,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly loose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 154,694 miles

under side heavly undersealed

Pass 24 Mar 2017 154,028 miles

vehicle has been heavily underbody sprayed

Pass 26 Mar 2016 153,873 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 152,752 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 149,029 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 145,209 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2007 139,637 miles

all tyres close to marker bars

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2006 134,681 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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H487 POC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H487 POC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H487 POC registered?

H487 POC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 June 1991.

Is H487 POC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H487 POC shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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