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H670 OSX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,652 mi
Last recorded75,652 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH670 OSX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 75,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 74,992 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 74,442 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 73,409 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 72,724 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,078 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 71,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch panel corroded

all brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,175 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 70,594 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 70,098 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 69,314 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 66,477 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 65,932 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 63,514 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 60,178 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 60,178 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 57,310 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 25 May 2009 54,654 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 54,654 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 53,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 20 May 2008 53,306 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 52,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front jacking points on sills blistering.

Fail 14 Dec 2006 52,223 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lock nuts nearside front lower ball jiont and track rod end starting to deteriorate

lock nuts on offside front lower ball jiont and track rod starting deteriorate

rear exhaust silencer in poor condtion but no leaks

Pass 1 Dec 2005 50,279 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 50,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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H670 OSX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H670 OSX, 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 H670 OSX registered?

H670 OSX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 1991.

Is H670 OSX safe to buy?

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