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H301 YYL

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,260 mi
Last recorded136,260 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH301 YYL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 136,260 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 135,888 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 135,672 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 135,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 135,156 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 133,920 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 132,031 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 128,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 118,814 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 114,794 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 111,870 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 106,967 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 103,312 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 98,022 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 94,330 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 94,330 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 92,326 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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H301 YYL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc 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 H301 YYL, 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 H301 YYL registered?

H301 YYL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 1991.

Is H301 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H301 YYL 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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