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H52 GLR

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,652 mi
Last recorded144,652 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH52 GLR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 144,652 miles

VERY RUSTY UNDERSIDE BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 15 Jun 2018 143,378 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 143,374 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017

Offside Front lower wing rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2016 196,918 miles

very rusty underside but not holed

Fail 17 Mar 2016 196,915 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 192,463 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 184,179 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 173,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s washers not working but suffient fluid clearing screen

Fail 6 Nov 2012 173,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s washers not working but suffient fluid clearing screen

Pass 3 Nov 2011 163,726 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

gearbox oil leak

offside headlamp condensated

rear exhaust joint blow

tyre foul marks on inner arches

Fail 2 Nov 2011 163,726 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

gearbox oil leak

offside headlamp condensated

rear exhaust joint blow

tyre foul marks on inner arches

Fail 19 Oct 2011 163,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 149,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 142,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condensation inside o/s headlight

Fail 15 Oct 2009 141,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

condensation inside o/s headlight

Pass 14 Oct 2008 136,612 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s & n/s front anti roll bar links rubber gaiters split.

Pass 20 Oct 2007 130,820 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 123,416 miles

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

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

condensation in offside headlamp

scuff marks to nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches. tyres do not foul inner wheel arches during static lock to lock steering check

Fail 18 Sep 2006 123,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condensation in offside headlamp

nearside rear and offside rear tyres on tread depth limit. !Advise replacement!

scuff marks to nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches. tyres do not foul on inner wheel arches during static lock to lock steering check

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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H52 GLR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 H52 GLR, 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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H52 GLR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 July 1991.

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