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H738 YYM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,622 mi
Last recorded162,622 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH738 YYM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 162,622 miles

Front passenger seat missing

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

centre brake lamp bulbs has 2-3 bulds not workin but more than 50% is working

nearside front tyre has a slight chunk in side wall

Fail 1 Apr 2011 162,607 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

centre brake lamp bulbs has 2-3 bulds not workin but more than 50% is working

nearside front tyre has a slight chunk in side wall

Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,704 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 15,704 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 153,792 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 146,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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H738 YYM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H738 YYM, 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 H738 YYM registered?

H738 YYM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 May 1991.

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