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H997 FBC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,520 mi
Last recorded62,520 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH997 FBC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 62,520 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 62,443 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 62,374 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 62,248 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 62,103 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 61,925 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,817 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,529 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 60,576 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,216 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 60,137 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Underside pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to fuel pipes

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leaks

Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,034 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,902 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,805 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 59,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,336 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 58,787 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 58,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,138 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 57,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,730 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 54,208 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 54,208 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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H997 FBC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H997 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H997 FBC registered?

H997 FBC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 1991.

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