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H829 YUU

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,065 mi
Last recorded114,065 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH829 YUU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 114,065 miles

Nearside Front jacking poin slightly corrded

Offside Front jacking poit slightly corrded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 114,028 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 23 Jan 2020 112,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 112,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 112,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 111,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wiper blades poor

Fail 29 Nov 2018 111,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Wiper blades poor

Pass 14 Nov 2017 111,698 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 111,698 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 111,541 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 111,451 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 110,997 miles

Rear registration plate starting to become cloudy

Pass 31 Oct 2013 110,810 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 110,773 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 109,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 109,651 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 109,316 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in offside front steering rack arm joint

Pass 18 Nov 2010 107,849 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 105,575 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 104,382 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 102,602 miles

nearside rear footbrake / handbrake low readings

Pass 20 Nov 2006 99,401 miles

nearside / offside rear brakes low reading

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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H829 YUU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H829 YUU, 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 H829 YUU registered?

H829 YUU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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The MOT history for H829 YUU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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