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H870 MEY

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,852 mi
Last recorded119,852 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH870 MEY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 119,852 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 119,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 113,425 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 113,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 107,825 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 102,476 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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H870 MEY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc 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 H870 MEY, 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 H870 MEY registered?

H870 MEY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 1991.

Is H870 MEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H870 MEY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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