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H188 DWS

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,425 mi
Last recorded127,425 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH188 DWS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 127,425 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 127,255 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 126,913 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 126,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2016 124,736 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 123,850 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 121,588 miles

brake pad warning light on

rear exhaust bracket weld cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2011 118,463 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 116,562 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 116,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 114,863 miles

rear silencer tatty

Fail 25 Sep 2008 114,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear silencer tatty

Pass 30 Nov 2007 112,333 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight movement in o/s of steering rack.advise attention

Pass 15 Nov 2006 111,081 miles

FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 111,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise replacement of both rear cross member bushes both worn

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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H188 DWS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H188 DWS, 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 H188 DWS registered?

H188 DWS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H188 DWS safe to buy?

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