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H871 CFJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,495 mi
Last recorded108,495 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH871 CFJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 108,495 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 106,365 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 106,365 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 106,365 miles
Pass 22 May 2022 105,355 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,186 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 103,071 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 103,032 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front floor has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2017 102,762 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 102,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight cracks on side wall

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

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2012 102,061 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 100,863 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 100,216 miles

Advise off side rear tyre slight damaged on side wall

Advise slight play in near side front steering arm

Pass 6 Jun 2009 99,553 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 98,663 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 96,217 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 96,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2006 95,473 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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H871 CFJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H871 CFJ, 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 H871 CFJ registered?

H871 CFJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 January 1991.

Is H871 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H871 CFJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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