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H674 YGP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,512 mi
Last recorded157,512 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH674 YGP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 157,512 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 156,380 miles

Oil leak ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 156,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 155,052 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 153,804 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 152,744 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 150,019 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 141,588 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 141,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 137,284 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 136,000 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 132,357 miles

play on offside front lower balljoint.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 126,753 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 126,482 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 126,482 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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H674 YGP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,994cc diesel 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 H674 YGP, 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 H674 YGP registered?

H674 YGP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 June 1991.

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