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H492 YUC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,508 mi
Last recorded139,508 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH492 YUC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2006 139,508 miles

Oil leak

both front brake pipes rusty

both front discs lipped

fuel pipes front to rear rusty

nearside wiper split

outer cover sills fitted

rear brake pipes rusty

rear brakes lipped and rusty

rear exhaust pipe rusty

slight inbalance front brakes

Fail 8 Sep 2006 139,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight inbalanc front brakes

rear exhust pipe rusyt

Oil leak

front brakes discs rusty

front discs lipped

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

nearside wiper split

outer cover sills fitted

rear brake pips rusty

rear brakes discs lipped and rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2005 130,971 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 130,970 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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H492 YUC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H492 YUC, 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 H492 YUC registered?

H492 YUC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 January 1991.

Is H492 YUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H492 YUC shows 4 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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