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H471 BYS

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,819 mi
Last recorded107,819 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH471 BYS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 107,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear lower suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 107,788 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 107,636 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 107,202 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 106,861 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 106,479 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front washer jet blocked

Fail 10 Aug 2020 106,479 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front washer jet blocked

Pass 22 Aug 2019 106,041 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside windscreen washer jet blocked

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2018 105,464 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside windscreen washer blocked

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2017 105,220 miles

brake flexi hose ferules slightly corroded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside windscreen wiper split

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 104,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front wishbone rear bush slightly split

parking brake efficiency just passed

Pass 8 Aug 2015 104,208 miles

both front flexy brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

nearside front shock absorber top mount slightly corroded

rear flexy brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 104,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front flexy brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

nearside front shock absorber top mount slightly corroded

rear flexy brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,208 miles

both front brake flexi ferules slight corrosion

both front wishbone rear bushes slight play

both rear inner & nearside rear outter brake flexi ferules slight corrosion

offside rear outter brake flexi slightly insecure

slight roughness felt offside front wheel

slight shudder front brakes

Fail 14 Aug 2014 104,208 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slight play

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

both front brake flexi ferules slight corrosion

both rear inner & nearside rear outter brake flexi ferules slight corrosion

offside rear outter brake flexi slightly insecure

slight roughness felt offside front wheel

slight shudder front brakes

Pass 24 Aug 2013 104,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake warning lights on

offside front seat slightly loose

offside front tyre wearing slightly low on inner edge

slight corrosion on all brake discs

slight shudder in front brakes

Fail 21 Aug 2013 104,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake warning lights on

offside front seat slightly loose

offside front tyre wearing slightly low on inner edge

slight corrosion on all brake discs

slight shudder in front brakes

Pass 1 Aug 2012 104,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front fog lights inoperative

offside inner sill slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 104,208 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 104,202 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 104,202 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 103,504 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 102,571 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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H471 BYS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H471 BYS, 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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H471 BYS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 March 1991.

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