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H701 YGH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,783 mi
Last recorded134,783 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH701 YGH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 134,783 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 134,783 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 134,647 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 133,837 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 132,498 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 131,001 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 129,001 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 127,357 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 127,347 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 125,933 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 125,049 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 125,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2013
Fail 4 Sep 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 124,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 124,123 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear shock absorbers slightly weak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 117,416 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 117,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 109,128 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 109,118 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 102,691 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 102,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

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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H701 YGH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 H701 YGH, 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 H701 YGH registered?

H701 YGH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 April 1991.

Is H701 YGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H701 YGH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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