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H439 YUV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

54,483 mi
Last recorded54,483 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH439 YUV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 54,483 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 54,455 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 54,431 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 54,117 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 54,144 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 53,697 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 53,695 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2021 53,662 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 53,661 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 53,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 52,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 51,638 miles

Front VENTED DISCS WORN/TRAMMED

Nearside Front BUMP STOP RUBBER BROKEN

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED 195/65/14H

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front BUMP STOP RUBBER BROKEN

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 51,638 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle ONLY 85KG WHILST N/S/R 220 KG (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front VENTED DISCS WORN/TRAMMED

Nearside Front BUMP STOP RUBBER BROKEN

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED 195/65/14H

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front BUMP STOP RUBBER BROKEN

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a worn inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 50,140 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a worn inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 49,191 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel all (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,390 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 48,390 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 47,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 47,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,060 miles

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

gearbox leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,300 miles

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

gearbox damp

Fail 1 Feb 2012 46,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

gearbox damp

Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,933 miles

gearbox damp

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,516 miles

gearbox damp

Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,182 miles

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

gearbox leak

Fail 28 Jan 2009 45,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

gearbox leak

Pass 14 Feb 2008 44,677 miles

gearbox damp

sign's of perishing on both the front tyre's , and they are wearing on the inner edge's

slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 26 Jan 2007 44,007 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 44,007 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 42,692 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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H439 YUV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 H439 YUV, 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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H439 YUV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 February 1991.

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