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H23 GLK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,553 mi
Last recorded154,553 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 GLK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 154,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Noise from nearside rear brake (suspect parking brake)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake slightly low performance

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2010 154,543 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Noise from nearside rear brake (suspect parking brake)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake slightly low performance

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2009 150,520 miles

o/s/f ind lens damaged

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

aux drive belt noisy, eng oil leak

both h/lamp aims on upper limits

unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted

various brake pipes corroding

wipers not stopping in park pos

Fail 26 Jan 2009 150,520 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

aux drive belt noisy, eng oil leak

both h/lamp aims on upper limits

o/s/f ind lens damaged

rear brake pads worn to limits

unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted

various brake pipes corroding

wipers not stopping in park pos

Pass 14 Nov 2007 147,826 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes perishing.

minimal free play in offside track rod end.some free play in steering rack knuckles.

n/s/f anti-roll bar link slightly worn.brake hose ferrules corroding.metal object in n/s/r tyre.brake pipes corroding-recommend further investigation.

wiper park system poor.o/s/f indicator lens minor damage.signs of fluid around master cylinder.body kit fitted-difficult to check sills for corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2006 145,768 miles

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Fail 15 Nov 2006 145,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 143,403 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 22 Nov 2005 143,401 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front fog lights n/w

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

o/s h/lamp aim on lower limit

o/s/f ind cracked

o/s/f lower ball joint play

parking brake efficiency low

wipers sticking on intermittant

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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H23 GLK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H23 GLK, 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 H23 GLK registered?

H23 GLK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 February 1991.

Is H23 GLK safe to buy?

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