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H642 OEE

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,302 mi
Last recorded89,302 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH642 OEE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 89,302 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 88,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 88,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 88,461 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 88,003 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 88,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 86,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 85,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,604 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 83,604 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 82,599 miles

internal head lamp adjuster not working

Fail 17 Oct 2019 82,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2007 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2007 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

internal head lamp adjuster not working

Pass 19 Oct 2018 81,088 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,067 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 81,067 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,845 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 79,845 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,707 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,779 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 75,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,088 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 70,394 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 69,981 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 69,535 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 69,135 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 68,118 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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H642 OEE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H642 OEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H642 OEE registered?

H642 OEE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 June 1991.

Is H642 OEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H642 OEE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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