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H975 FBC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,218 mi
Last recorded128,218 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH975 FBC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 128,218 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

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

Small cracks in rear tyres.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 121,573 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 121,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 113,493 miles

both front inner steering rack joints slight play.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 113,491 miles

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

both front inner steering rack joints slight play.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 93,386 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake warning light on dash.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 93,386 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake warning light on dash.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 94,810 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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H975 FBC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H975 FBC, 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 H975 FBC registered?

H975 FBC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H975 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H975 FBC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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