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H701 OGR

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,899 mi
Last recorded165,899 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH701 OGR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 165,899 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 165,898 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 164,819 miles

REAR BOOT FLOOR CORRODED

TAPPY METER BRAKE TEST CARRIED OUT DUE TO WELDED DIFF

UNDERBODY HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 5 Aug 2014 162,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

park brake has long travel

Pass 22 Jul 2013 145,674 miles

slight corrision to front floor pans

Pass 2 Jul 2012 135,021 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 135,021 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 130,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 130,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 130,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bind at offside rear brake

Pass 9 Apr 2009 130,621 miles

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 9 Apr 2008 130,437 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 129,317 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 128,818 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 128,818 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

brake light fault

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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H701 OGR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H701 OGR, 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 H701 OGR registered?

H701 OGR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 January 1991.

Is H701 OGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H701 OGR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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