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H383 VWY

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,804 mi
Last recorded59,804 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH383 VWY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 59,804 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 59,774 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 57,579 miles

NOTE:sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,579 miles

NOTE:sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,667 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 48,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front coil springs rusty

Front brake discs rusty and worn

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F tyre parished outer sidewall

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leaks from diffrential

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear brake metal pipes rusty

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rubber coupling starting to wear

both front tyres tread low on the inner & outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,756 miles

advise control arm bush nearside front rear bush

advise slight play inner steering rack joint offside front

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,758 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,542 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 39,542 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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H383 VWY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H383 VWY, 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 H383 VWY registered?

H383 VWY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 April 1991.

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