MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,157 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
modified vehicle
rear floors, rear inner wheel arches and offside inner/ outer sill panels starting to rust
slight oil leak
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))
nearside rear outer sill show signs of corrosion
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
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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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.
Is H917 BYJ safe to buy?
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