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H475 GLT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,450 mi
Last recorded57,450 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH475 GLT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 57,450 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 56,819 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2025 56,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 55,612 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 55,612 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 54,815 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 54,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 53,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear petrol tank pipes starting to corrode

covers and shields fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 53,129 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 52,861 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,285 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,386 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 50,731 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 50,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 50,228 miles

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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H475 GLT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H475 GLT, 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 H475 GLT registered?

H475 GLT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 February 1991.

Is H475 GLT safe to buy?

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