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H853 YUU

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,078 mi
Last recorded122,078 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH853 YUU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 122,078 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 121,684 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 121,630 miles

car has been modified / track use

Pass 2 Jun 2007 114,134 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 106,179 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 106,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H853 YUU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H853 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 H853 YUU registered?

H853 YUU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 February 1991.

Is H853 YUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H853 YUU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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