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H599 UWJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

145,918 mi
Last recorded145,918 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH599 UWJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 145,918 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges ( both sides ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

age/ related corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Pass 31 Aug 2023 119,021 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

has been welded in various places

has slight corrosion under body, sills, arches and chassis

Fail 24 Aug 2023 118,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 103,040 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 102,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 102,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 100,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear flexible brake ferrules corroded x2

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded with holes

Fail 4 Jul 2018 100,373 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamps x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring clamp missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring clamp missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear flexible brake ferrules corroded x2

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded with holes

Pass 30 May 2017 66,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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Fail 30 May 2017

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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Pass 21 May 2016 60,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2016 60,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 54,785 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 53,879 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 52,655 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear outer rear sills starting to corrode

damage on n/s/f wing and wheel rim

o/s h/lamp has condensation in lamp lens

o/s/r wheel stiff to rotate recommend further inspection

slight damage on o/s/r floor

Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,655 miles

both rear outer rear sills starting to corrode

damage on n/s/f wing and wheel rim

o/s h/lamp has condensation in lamp lens

o/s/r wheel stiff to rotate recommend further inspection

slight damage on o/s/r floor

Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,220 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2012 52,218 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,331 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 51,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust clamp corroded but exhaust still secure

nearside rear lamp inner bulb failed

Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,270 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 50,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 May 2009 49,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 49,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,331 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 42,876 miles

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 30 Apr 2007 42,876 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre worn on tread wear bar indicators

unable to see front brake pad thickness

Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,059 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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H599 UWJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 H599 UWJ, 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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H599 UWJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 April 1991.

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