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H884 YTU

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

168,913 mi
Last recorded168,913 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH884 YTU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 168,913 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 168,585 miles

non std suspension

rear seats and belts removed

Fail 6 Aug 2018 168,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

non std suspension

rear seats and belts removed

Pass 1 Nov 2010 167,108 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 167,108 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 166,901 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroding

front number plate cracked

play in steering rack

rear brake imbalance

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Oct 2010 166,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 166,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 160,555 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

chips in windscreen

dampness around brake fluid resevoir

dampnsee around steering rack

high rear brake imbalance

slight play in steering rack

underside of vehicle covered in undersill

Pass 6 Jun 2009 160,555 miles

Oil leak

chips in windscreen

dampness around brake fluid resevoir

dampnsee around steering rack

high rear brake imbalance

slight play in steering rack

underside of vehicle covered in undersill

Pass 14 Sep 2006 157,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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H884 YTU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H884 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H884 YTU registered?

H884 YTU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H884 YTU safe to buy?

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