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H483 UCG

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,978 mi
Last recorded130,978 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH483 UCG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 130,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2018 130,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill /jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/brake pipe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced bracket broken off (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion both inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded condition

steering and lock to lock check not tested due to pas not working and noisey

Pass 17 Aug 2014 125,825 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 121,044 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2012 117,142 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 112,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 107,710 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 158,793 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 153,881 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 148,143 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 144,367 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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H483 UCG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H483 UCG, 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 H483 UCG registered?

H483 UCG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 February 1991.

Is H483 UCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H483 UCG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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