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H687 GLN

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,864 mi
Last recorded141,864 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH687 GLN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 141,864 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 141,660 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Jun 2021 141,554 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 141,175 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 140,830 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 131,993 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 126,271 miles

Offside rear wheel arch, wing and lower valence under bumper corroded - not in prescribed areas

Fail 24 Feb 2011 126,269 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear wheel arch, wing and lower valence under bumper corroded - not in prescribed areas

Pass 2 Mar 2010 121,803 miles

engine check light on

front brake discs worn

front numberplate cracked

n/s/f slight play in track rod

o/s/r tear in tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2009 115,572 miles

Engine oil filler cap holed

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front wheel rim damaged - slight deformation outer edge

Oil leak from engine

Rear offside tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in steering rack - nearside

Pass 27 Feb 2008 107,054 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 107,051 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Feb 2007 99,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 99,656 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 97,734 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 94,111 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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H687 GLN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H687 GLN, 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 H687 GLN registered?

H687 GLN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H687 GLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H687 GLN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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