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H327 OTW

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,273 mi
Last recorded126,273 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH327 OTW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 126,273 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 126,255 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 126,172 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 126,130 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 125,398 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 125,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 125,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 125,397 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 125,038 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 124,980 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 124,980 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 124,496 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 124,496 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 124,215 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 124,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 121,117 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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H327 OTW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 H327 OTW, 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 H327 OTW registered?

H327 OTW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 June 1991.

Is H327 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H327 OTW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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