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H343 OTW

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,346 mi
Last recorded17,346 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH343 OTW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 17,346 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 29 Oct 2011 17,344 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake warning light on

Pass 29 Oct 2010 16,630 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 16,062 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 16,062 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 15,854 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 14,934 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 14,673 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 14,246 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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H343 OTW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H343 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 H343 OTW registered?

H343 OTW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 1991.

Is H343 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H343 OTW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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