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H19 GMD

1997 BMW Unknown

White Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

123,202 mi
Last recorded123,202 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Unknown80,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 GMD
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 123,202 miles

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

No reverse lights

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

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

Offside park brake effort weak

Park brake travel high

Pass 14 Aug 2024 121,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside park brake weak

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

Park brake lever travel high

Pass 8 Jun 2023 120,766 miles

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

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

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

Offside park brake weak

Signs of offside wheel/ tyre rubbing on inner arch, minimal clearance on lock to lock checks

Fail 5 Jun 2023 120,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chafing on anti roll bar drop link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Chafing on anti roll bar drop link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside park brake weak

Signs of offside wheel/ tyre rubbing on inner arch, minimal clearance on lock to lock checks

Pass 28 Apr 2021 120,603 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 120,603 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 115,674 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 115,648 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 113,777 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 111,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 109,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak under engine

Fail 4 Oct 2016 109,773 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak under engine

Pass 12 Oct 2015 106,859 miles

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

oil leak under engine

Fail 12 Oct 2015 106,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil leak under engine

Pass 15 Oct 2014 103,929 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 102,074 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 100,566 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 100,556 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 99,457 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 99,455 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 96,845 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 91,887 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 91,275 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 90,736 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 90,736 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 89,527 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 88,517 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Unknown?

Based on 3,578 MOT tests across 1,301 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
2,543
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
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H19 GMD is a 1997 BMW Unknown in White with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1997 BMW Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 80,238 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Unknown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H19 GMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this BMW Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H19 GMD registered?

H19 GMD is a 1997 BMW Unknown, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is H19 GMD safe to buy?

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