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H639 YRN

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,756 mi
Last recorded187,756 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH639 YRN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 187,756 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 186,562 miles

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 186,562 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 185,657 miles

rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

slight cracking on rear tyrewall edges

slight movement in drivers backrest

Fail 1 Sep 2016 185,657 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded JACKING POINT (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded JACKING POINT (2.4.A.3)

nearside track rod end dust cap slight cut

oil leak

rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

slight corrosion on discs

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

slight cracking on rear tyrewall edges

slight movement in drivers backrest

slight movement in offside headlamp

Pass 13 Mar 2015 184,489 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 181,786 miles

slight movement in drivers backrest

Fail 10 Sep 2013 181,786 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight movement in drivers backrest

Pass 5 Sep 2012 178,099 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 168,738 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 164,686 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

drivers seat slightly insecure

exhaust rubbers worn

n/s/r tyrewall cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2010 164,686 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

drivers seat slightly insecure

exhaust rubbers worn

n/s/r tyrewall cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2009 164,610 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 164,610 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 159,145 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 159,145 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 147,855 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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H639 YRN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 H639 YRN, 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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H639 YRN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 January 1991.

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