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A1 TMY

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

53,177 mi
Last recorded53,177 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 TMY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 53,177 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 53,174 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 53,169 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 53,164 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 53,128 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 53,039 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 52,986 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 52,951 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 52,752 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 52,698 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 52,604 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 52,502 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 52,418 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 52,258 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 52,170 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,479 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,127 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,529 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 49,855 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 49,439 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 49,439 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2006 48,761 miles

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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A1 TMY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 A1 TMY, 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 A1 TMY registered?

A1 TMY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 August 1991.

Is A1 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 TMY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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