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H821 FEA

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,329 mi
Last recorded127,329 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH821 FEA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 127,329 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 126,936 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 125,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 122,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 122,033 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 157,430 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 155,267 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 151,295 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 146,235 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 140,358 miles

BONNET CATCH HANDLE IS BROKEN OFF

OS PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANNCE IS LOWER THAN NS

PANEL UNDER OS OF THE DASH IS HANGING NEAR THE PEDALS

REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCH IS HARD TO SWITCH OFF AT TIMES

Fail 22 Oct 2008 140,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BONNET CATCH HANDLE IS BROKEN OFF

OS PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANNCE IS LOWER THAN NS

PANEL UNDER OS OF THE DASH IS HANGING NEAR THE PEDALS

REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCH IS HARD TO SWITCH OFF AT TIMES

Pass 14 Jul 2006 138,276 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 138,276 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leaking

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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H821 FEA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H821 FEA, 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 H821 FEA registered?

H821 FEA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 April 1991.

Is H821 FEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H821 FEA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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