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H101 YYF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,888 mi
Last recorded146,888 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH101 YYF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 146,888 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 146,343 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 146,071 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 145,953 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 144,450 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 143,327 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 143,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 141,744 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 137,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2012 133,609 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 130,799 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 130,799 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 122,647 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 120,213 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 120,213 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 114,263 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 109,233 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 103,729 miles

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

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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H101 YYF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H101 YYF, 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 H101 YYF registered?

H101 YYF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 January 1991.

Is H101 YYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H101 YYF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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