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H415 YYE

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

123,174 mi
Last recorded123,174 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH415 YYE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2009 123,174 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 118,083 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 118,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 May 2007 114,129 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 114,125 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H415 YYE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H415 YYE, 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 H415 YYE registered?

H415 YYE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is H415 YYE safe to buy?

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