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H913 WSP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,142 mi
Last recorded133,142 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH913 WSP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 133,142 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 132,081 miles

All jacking points corroded

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

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 132,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on to shock absorber (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing in to the wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on to shock absorber (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing in to the wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All jacking points corroded

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

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2014 127,073 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2014 127,073 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 122,229 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear axle noisy

Fail 8 Jul 2013 122,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear axle noisy

Pass 2 Feb 2012 119,041 miles

Exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front outer sill slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 119,040 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front outer sill slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 119,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 116,087 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 114,895 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 114,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 113,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 113,533 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 113,453 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

near side rear light unit has water in side

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 24 Jan 2008 110,134 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 108,074 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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H913 WSP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H913 WSP, 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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H913 WSP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 1991.

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