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J973 HBV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,714 mi
Last recorded117,714 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ973 HBV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 117,714 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 115,620 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 112,197 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 110,016 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 108,406 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 107,625 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 106,148 miles

sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 105,801 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,471 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS and OS (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 99,642 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 98,433 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front steering suspension & braking components have slight corrosion

rear braking & suspension components have slight corrosion

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 29 May 2009 88,453 miles

exhaust hanger corroded in poor condition

front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2008 87,662 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 87,662 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 20 Feb 2007 85,402 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 83,270 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 83,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

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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J973 HBV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J973 HBV, 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 J973 HBV registered?

J973 HBV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J973 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J973 HBV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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