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H2 SJY

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,399 mi
Last recorded93,399 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 SJY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2020 93,399 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 93,354 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 93,349 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,827 miles

corrosion around nearside front jacking point

Fail 21 Apr 2015 92,825 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

corrosion around nearside front jacking point

Pass 7 Jun 2014 92,684 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2013 92,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light staying on

Fail 10 May 2013 92,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light staying on

Pass 5 May 2012 92,149 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,143 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 91,418 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 90,931 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 90,428 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 89,960 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 89,452 miles

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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H2 SJY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H2 SJY, 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 H2 SJY registered?

H2 SJY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for H2 SJY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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