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H977 WWY

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,729 mi
Last recorded66,729 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH977 WWY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 66,729 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 66,635 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake needs adj

Pass 13 Sep 2018 66,145 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 65,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 65,226 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,789 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,703 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 64,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,405 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,195 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,031 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 63,816 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear parking brake effort slightly low

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 22 Jun 2007 62,519 miles

drivers seat back/tilt inoperative.oil leaks from †gearbox/engine areas.

minimal handbrake lever freeplay,overadjusted ?

Fail 22 Jun 2007 62,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers seat back/tilt inoperative.oil leaks from †gearbox/engine areas.

minimal handbrake lever freeplay,overadjusted ?

Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,668 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 59,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear sub frame outer mounting bushes bonding becoming detached.Corosion to off side front shock absorber mounting area advise attention to avoid mot fail at later date.Windscreen wiper park poorly on drying screen

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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H977 WWY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 H977 WWY, 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 H977 WWY registered?

H977 WWY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 July 1991.

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