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H496 WYG

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,132 mi
Last recorded108,132 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH496 WYG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 108,132 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 108,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by tail light (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Tail light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 107,797 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering pipes/ unions (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 107,765 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering pipes/ unions (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Advise brake pad wearing sensor disconnected / block hanging

Pass 15 May 2024 107,333 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 107,216 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 106,705 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 106,174 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 105,388 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 104,437 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 104,437 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 103,330 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 102,064 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 101,425 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 100,768 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 100,392 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 99,602 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 98,580 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 97,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 96,405 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 95,260 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 94,175 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 92,723 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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H496 WYG 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 87%.

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 H496 WYG, 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 H496 WYG registered?

H496 WYG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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