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H645 AYJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,914 mi
Last recorded149,914 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH645 AYJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 149,914 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 138,054 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 138,054 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 137,682 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 137,682 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 137,490 miles

both fron tyres worn on inner edge.

rear of exhaust system in poor condition.

warning lamp showing fault .combined brake warning .fluid and brake pads are ok.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 137,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blades poor

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 137,137 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blades poor

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 135,145 miles

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 134,142 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 132,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 132,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 131,011 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 131,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 129,268 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 129,268 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 126,853 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 124,836 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 124,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 122,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 122,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 120,514 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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H645 AYJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 H645 AYJ, 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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What year was H645 AYJ registered?

H645 AYJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 February 1991.

Is H645 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H645 AYJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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