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H481 YYU

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,227 mi
Last recorded166,227 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH481 YYU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2007 166,227 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 166,215 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs have surface corrosion

door shuts are covered

engine oil level is low

exhaust catalyst to rear section joint is unusual

front brake pads appear to be very close to the limits of wear

minor upper bodywork damage

nearside front foglight unit is missing and the offside front foglight lens is damaged

offside headlight unit condensated

slight contamination in rear number plate

unable to clearly see rear brake pads

wipers do not part correctly and they will only work on the fast speed setting

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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H481 YYU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H481 YYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H481 YYU?

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What year was H481 YYU registered?

H481 YYU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 1991.

Is H481 YYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H481 YYU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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