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IIL 6262

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,600 mi
Last recorded134,600 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIL 6262
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2008 134,600 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 134,600 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 130,865 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 130,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2006 127,099 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 123,445 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 123,445 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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IIL 6262 is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 IIL 6262, 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

How do I check the history of IIL 6262?

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What year was IIL 6262 registered?

IIL 6262 is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 December 1991.

Is IIL 6262 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIL 6262 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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