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H963 WGH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH963 WGH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2014
Fail 17 May 2014

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 128,993 miles

dash warning ligth on

non original exhaust fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2012 128,972 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

dash warning ligth on

non original exhaust fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2011 127,876 miles

dash warning ligth on

non original exhaust fitted

steering ligth

suspension lowered

Pass 24 Jul 2010 127,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

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

interior removed

movement on both rear shock absorber upper bushes

Pass 23 Jan 2009 122,922 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 122,674 miles

Front screen cracked.

Metal brake pipes at rear corroding.

Wiper blades deteriorating.

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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H963 WGH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H963 WGH, 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 H963 WGH registered?

H963 WGH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 January 1991.

Is H963 WGH safe to buy?

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