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H536 YUC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,522 mi
Last recorded38,522 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH536 YUC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 38,522 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 38,226 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 38,226 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative both (4.5.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 37,934 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 37,808 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,124 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake inbalance

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 36,004 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 34,793 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 33,228 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,356 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,467 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,023 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,290 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,023 miles

N/s door mirror glass has slight crack

Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,567 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,024 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 24,229 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 23,143 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 21,892 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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H536 YUC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 H536 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H536 YUC registered?

H536 YUC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 1991.

Is H536 YUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H536 YUC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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