1991 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · H487 FDX
1991 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1991. Recorded mileage 104,245 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1796cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
H487 FDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2023
- 104,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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H487 FDX Mileage History
- 10/11/2021104,115 mi
- 16/11/2021104,128 mi+13 mi
- 28/11/2022104,176 mi+48 mi
- 28/11/2022104,176 mi
- 21/11/2023104,245 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 64 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H487 FDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 3 Series (H487 FDX) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
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