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H20 OCO

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,537 mi
Last recorded192,537 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 OCO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 192,537 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 192,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 185,602 miles

Engine slightly misfires at idle speed but passed the emission test.

Fail 3 Nov 2007 185,557 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 177,640 miles

Driver seat belt buckle slightly damaged but locks securely

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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H20 OCO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H20 OCO, 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 H20 OCO registered?

H20 OCO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 July 1991.

Is H20 OCO safe to buy?

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