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H745 FNM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,057 mi
Last recorded119,057 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH745 FNM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 119,057 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 118,919 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 118,910 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 118,806 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 118,763 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 118,697 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 118,432 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber missing but system still supported

Pass 5 Jul 2016 116,588 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 116,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 114,314 miles

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2014 111,284 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly smooth on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2013 110,456 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 107,156 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 107,119 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 102,629 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 98,039 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 98,039 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 94,993 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2008 90,728 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 24 Nov 2007 85,462 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 85,458 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 81,054 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

severe engine area oil leaks.

Pass 14 Nov 2005 77,902 miles

Rear silencer box in poor condition with small leak from rusted area limited life left in unit.Rear sub frame outer mounting bushes,bonding starting to come apart

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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H745 FNM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H745 FNM, 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.

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What year was H745 FNM registered?

H745 FNM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 January 1991.

Is H745 FNM safe to buy?

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