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A19 AYX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,698 mi
Last recorded108,698 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 AYX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 108,698 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 108,698 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer clamps tightened (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 107,292 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 106,650 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 106,040 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 105,749 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 105,325 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 104,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 104,825 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 104,641 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 104,397 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 104,094 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 103,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 103,245 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 100,311 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 100,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 100,255 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 99,631 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 99,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 97,044 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 97,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 91,780 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 91,780 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 91,780 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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A19 AYX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A19 AYX, 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 A19 AYX registered?

A19 AYX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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