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H573 YYE

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,513 mi
Last recorded153,513 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH573 YYE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 153,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 149,280 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 139,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 138,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 128,012 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 127,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 125,930 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 124,197 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 123,729 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 122,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 122,634 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 121,210 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 120,110 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 120,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 118,970 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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H573 YYE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H573 YYE, 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 H573 YYE registered?

H573 YYE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 February 1991.

Is H573 YYE safe to buy?

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