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H725 VWU

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,996 mi
Last recorded160,996 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH725 VWU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 160,996 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 160,991 miles

Fuel tank leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down steering wheel (2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2014 157,513 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 157,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 152,928 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 149,565 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 15,129 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 150,121 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 150,121 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 11,509 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 11,506 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

tank leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2007 104,048 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 104,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 103,796 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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H725 VWU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H725 VWU, 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 H725 VWU registered?

H725 VWU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 March 1991.

Is H725 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H725 VWU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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