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H565 YYR

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,101 mi
Last recorded57,101 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH565 YYR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 57,101 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 57,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 56,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 55,545 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 55,545 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,857 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 51,215 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust system excessively deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2017 51,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust system excessively deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2016 49,825 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 45,471 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 45,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 42,022 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 41,770 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 38,066 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

rear exhaust box slight corroded

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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H565 YYR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H565 YYR, 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 H565 YYR registered?

H565 YYR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 May 1991.

Is H565 YYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H565 YYR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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