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H668 GLY

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,839 mi
Last recorded140,839 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH668 GLY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 140,839 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 136,836 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 129,629 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 122,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 112,676 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 112,676 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 108,669 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 108,669 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes 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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H668 GLY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H668 GLY, 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 H668 GLY registered?

H668 GLY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 1991.

Is H668 GLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H668 GLY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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