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H238 YGC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,356 mi
Last recorded91,356 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH238 YGC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 91,356 miles

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear both outer CV boots weeping

Fail 13 Aug 2018 91,356 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear both outer CV boots weeping

Pass 5 Aug 2017 91,349 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorated slightly (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 165,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 157,466 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 146,863 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 146,863 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 138,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 131,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 127,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H238 YGC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H238 YGC, 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.

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What year was H238 YGC registered?

H238 YGC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 1991.

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