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H917 BYJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,157 mi
Last recorded122,157 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH917 BYJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 122,157 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both front tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges

both rear handbrake performance slightly low

both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm and inner edges worn low

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

front/ rear subframes and rear suspension arms starting to rust

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rear floors, rear inner wheel arches and offside inner/ outer sill panels starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2023 121,518 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 121,514 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Side repeater likely to become detached both sides (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2010 121,328 miles

nearside rear outer sill show signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2010 121,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear outer sill show signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2009 120,775 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 118,301 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 113,136 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 113,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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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H917 BYJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H917 BYJ, 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 H917 BYJ registered?

H917 BYJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 April 1991.

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