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H7 EFR

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

171,861 mi
Last recorded171,861 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 EFR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 171,861 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 171,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2024 171,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner ()

Pass 18 Apr 2023 171,146 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 171,146 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 170,637 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 169,461 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 168,782 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 166,823 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 166,002 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 163,933 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 162,228 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 160,178 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 157,556 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 155,883 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 153,286 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 146,040 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 145,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2008 138,266 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 133,687 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 128,522 miles

Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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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H7 EFR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 H7 EFR, 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 H7 EFR registered?

H7 EFR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 August 1991.

Is H7 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 EFR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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