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55 GL

1993 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,852 mi
Last recorded92,852 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 GL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 92,852 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 92,318 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 92,017 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 91,435 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

staines around numbers 3 and 4 injectors but no leaks visible

Fail 22 Jul 2021 91,412 miles

Fuel tank leaking tank/filler neck hose join (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

staines around numbers 3 and 4 injectors but no leaks visible

Pass 29 Apr 2019 93,080 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 92,780 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,400 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 92,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 92,045 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 91,926 miles

low effort h/brake

Pass 1 Apr 2011 91,592 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 90,397 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 87,649 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 87,649 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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55 GL is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1993 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 121,886 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 55 GL, 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 33 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 55 GL registered?

55 GL is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is 55 GL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 GL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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