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H767 HOY

1991 BMW 3 Series

Maroon Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,408 mi
Last recorded49,408 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH767 HOY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 49,408 miles

off side rear floor corrosion.n/s inner side light out.(less than 50%)off side stop lamp slightly dim.

Fail 22 Jan 2010 49,338 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side rear floor corrosion.n/s inner side light out.(less than 50%)off side stop lamp slightly dim.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,130 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 41,241 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 41,241 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,915 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 36,915 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 31,275 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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H767 HOY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Maroon with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H767 HOY, 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 H767 HOY registered?

H767 HOY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 1991.

Is H767 HOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H767 HOY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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