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H502 WAH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,612 mi
Last recorded133,612 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH502 WAH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 133,612 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 133,597 miles

Back box rusty on exhaust

Pass 13 Jul 2018 133,403 miles

Front Brake pipe ferrals rusty

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe ferals rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2017 133,221 miles

Rear Exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2016 132,940 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 132,940 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 132,800 miles

corrosion in offside sill

Pass 14 Jun 2014 131,936 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 131,178 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 129,346 miles

Nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 125,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust tail box and system corroded

front and rear discs worn

slight play in steering rack

washer bottle leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2010 125,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust tail box and system corroded

front and rear discs worn

slight play in steering rack

washer bottle leaking

Pass 14 May 2008 125,266 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 125,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 123,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering rack offside end has slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2006 122,288 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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H502 WAH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H502 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.

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H502 WAH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 April 1991.

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