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H692 WCJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,733 mi
Last recorded120,733 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH692 WCJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 120,733 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front floor pans (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 120,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 118,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering track rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 116,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 112,334 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 108,958 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 106,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 104,276 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 102,691 miles

both front lower rear suspensionarm bushes deteriorated,but no excessive movement at present

brakepad warning light intermittent showing,pads ok

nsf brakehose starts slightly to perish

nsf fuelpipe rusty,not to excess

nsr brakepipe slightly corroded

os mainbeam light unit slightly loose

slight play at both sides of inner steering rack joints

Pass 13 Dec 2013 102,163 miles

brakepad warninglight showing

nsf lower inner sill & wheelarch repair thickly covered in underseal

nsf lower rear suspensionarm bush perished,but no excessive movement

nsr brakepipe slightly corroded

osf lower inner sill & wheelarch repair thickly covered in underseal

Pass 14 Aug 2012 98,966 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 98,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 98,588 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 96,860 miles

advise exhaust back box rusted and blowing slightly

advise front brake pipes starting to rust

advise rear brake pipes rusty advise have these changed as soon as possible

Pass 12 Jun 2008 94,669 miles

advise back box of exhaust rusty and blowing very slightly

advise full brake check

advise off side front brake pipe from flexi pipe pitted

Fail 11 Jun 2008 94,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise back box of exhaust rusty and blowing very slightly

advise full brake check

advise off side front brake pipe from flexi pipe pitted

advise off side front wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 6 Jun 2007 92,695 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 92,695 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 90,012 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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H692 WCJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H692 WCJ, 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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H692 WCJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 January 1991.

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