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H912 UWU

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,704 mi
Last recorded163,704 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH912 UWU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 163,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (front wheel arch to chassis leg) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (inner sill corroded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (wheel arch to chassis leg) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (inner sill corroded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 163,292 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 163,292 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 163,152 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 163,152 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2016 160,950 miles

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill near sub-frame mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 158,662 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 157,968 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 157,968 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 156,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 154,920 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 149,227 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion underfloor front to rear

oil leak

rear bushs started to wear

wishbone bushs started to wear

Pass 23 May 2007 143,893 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2007 143,886 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 138,732 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 138,732 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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H912 UWU 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 68.8%.

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 H912 UWU, 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 H912 UWU registered?

H912 UWU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 January 1991.

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