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H875 YTU

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,703 mi
Last recorded103,703 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH875 YTU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 103,703 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water from washer bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2021 102,984 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2021 102,984 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 101,664 miles

Front to rear fuel line corrosion

Front to rear metal brake pipes corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread distorted advise (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering metal hoses corrosion

Vehicle been standing for period

Pass 26 Feb 2019 101,587 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 101,587 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 101,533 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 100,168 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 98,837 miles

Centre exhaust rubber heavy perished and cracked

Nearside front tyre inner edge distorting

Slight oil leak

Stone chip centre of screen

Pass 25 Mar 2015 97,796 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn inner edge

chip in screen

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 30 Oct 2013 96,452 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber broken

Pass 18 Sep 2012 95,343 miles

chip in screen

Pass 26 Apr 2011 92,855 miles

both rear top mounts perished

Pass 8 Apr 2010 92,015 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 90,697 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 19 Mar 2007 88,607 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 87,756 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)

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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H875 YTU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H875 YTU, 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 H875 YTU registered?

H875 YTU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is H875 YTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H875 YTU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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