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H615 BGY

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,442 mi
Last recorded130,442 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH615 BGY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 May 2017 130,442 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp insecure both side (1.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side by the tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 125,863 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 121,699 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 118,541 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 116,328 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 114,509 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 109,311 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 10,584 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 102,736 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 98,399 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 94,456 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 94,441 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2006 91,822 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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H615 BGY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H615 BGY, 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 H615 BGY registered?

H615 BGY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 April 1991.

Is H615 BGY safe to buy?

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