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H815 WYG

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

77,306 mi
Last recorded77,306 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH815 WYG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 77,306 miles

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

Rear rear diff leak

Pass 30 Aug 2022 68,666 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 65,801 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 61,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 56,852 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,923 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears plus corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pipes corrode and greased

Pass 29 Jun 2016 53,986 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 53,866 miles

Front and rear fuel pipes corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,803 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,723 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,540 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,132 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,057 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 52,917 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 52,901 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 52,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 52,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H815 WYG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 H815 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 H815 WYG registered?

H815 WYG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 1991.

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The MOT history for H815 WYG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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