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HYN 191W

1980 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

95,034 mi
Last recorded95,034 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1980 BMW 3 Series88,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYN 191W
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 95,034 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 95,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 95,001 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2007 95,001 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2006 94,995 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

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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HYN 191W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1980 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 88,218 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 HYN 191W, 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 46 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 HYN 191W registered?

HYN 191W is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 December 1980.

Is HYN 191W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYN 191W shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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