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H874 MEY

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,565 mi
Last recorded156,565 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH874 MEY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 156,565 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2014 156,565 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2013 155,387 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 154,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 152,642 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 151,371 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 150,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 148,634 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 146,872 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 145,005 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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H874 MEY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H874 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 H874 MEY registered?

H874 MEY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 June 1991.

Is H874 MEY safe to buy?

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