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OAZ 96

1991 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,485 mi
Last recorded116,485 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 96
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 116,485 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 115,985 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 115,985 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 115,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 115,472 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 114,489 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 112,880 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 112,862 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty HAZARDS N/W (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users BUMPER CORNER INSECURE (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure UNEVEN TREAD WEAR (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play LOWER U/J (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' PHONE HOLDER (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside SUN VISOR MISSING

SPARE WHEEL UNDERINFLATED

Pass 15 Mar 2017 109,874 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,687 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 107,687 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front headlights (1.8)

Passenger's seat insecure nearside front seat broken and insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 106,497 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 104,244 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 102,594 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 99,391 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 96,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have slight cracks

Fail 28 Sep 2010 96,935 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 18 Sep 2009 96,608 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 95,033 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 94,248 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 92,190 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 92,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OAZ 96 is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OAZ 96, 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 OAZ 96 registered?

OAZ 96 is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is OAZ 96 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAZ 96 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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