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H378 WWP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,775 mi
Last recorded160,775 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH378 WWP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 160,775 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front arch near bumper starting to corrode

oil leaks

rear inner arches starting to corrode

Pass 30 Aug 2008 157,588 miles

oil leaks

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

rubber boots on both front track rod ends split

transmission oil leaks

Fail 29 Aug 2008 157,588 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leaks

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

rubber boots on both front track rod ends split

transmission oil leaks

Pass 28 Aug 2007 150,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 147,647 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 142,296 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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H378 WWP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H378 WWP, 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 H378 WWP registered?

H378 WWP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 April 1991.

Is H378 WWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H378 WWP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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