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H987 XTV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,806 mi
Last recorded84,806 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH987 XTV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 84,806 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 84,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2023 84,565 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 84,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 84,301 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 84,181 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 84,181 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 83,939 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 83,333 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 83,195 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 82,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 82,500 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 82,500 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,652 miles

Slight play Near side front steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,104 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 80,505 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 80,505 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 78,513 miles

slight play steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2008 77,945 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 77,945 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 77,521 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 76,753 miles

slight play steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2006 74,527 miles

some wear / deterioration of front suspension lower platforms,rear mountings

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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H987 XTV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 H987 XTV, 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 H987 XTV registered?

H987 XTV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 January 1991.

Is H987 XTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H987 XTV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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