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H429 WAH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,914 mi
Last recorded127,914 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH429 WAH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 127,914 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 127,656 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 127,578 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 126,569 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing signs of cracking/perishing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 126,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing signs of cracking/perishing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 126,450 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 126,216 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 126,039 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 125,417 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 123,877 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 123,000 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 122,239 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 122,239 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 120,933 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2012 118,586 miles

Advise hand brake performance slightly low

Advise headlamp aim slightly low

Pass 18 May 2011 113,634 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 113,634 miles

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 25 May 2010 109,581 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 105,500 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 105,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 100,346 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 97,909 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 96,501 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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H429 WAH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H429 WAH, 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 H429 WAH registered?

H429 WAH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H429 WAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H429 WAH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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