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H804 GLD

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

93,911 mi
Last recorded93,911 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH804 GLD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 93,911 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 93,420 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 93,249 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2023 93,007 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 92,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc dust shield corroded and insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2022 92,624 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 92,599 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 92,217 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 91,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 91,196 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 91,194 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded t to osr brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 90,495 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,746 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front cross member corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 89,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front cross member corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 87,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 84,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front lower cross member corroded

offside wiper blade split

Pass 28 Dec 2012 84,340 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front lower cross member corroded

offside wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,743 miles

rear exhaust mounting strap broken but repaired

Fail 6 Jan 2012 81,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre slightly misshaped on inside edge

rear exhaust mounting strap broken but repaired

Pass 12 Jan 2011 79,278 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 79,278 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 75,485 miles

all four tres starting to crack on side walls

front wipers not returning to parking position correctly

metal fuel pipes are corroded

near side front indicator lens cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2010 75,485 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

all four tres starting to crack on side walls

front wipers not returning to parking position correctly

metal fuel pipes are corroded

near side front indicator lens cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2009 72,764 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 72,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 68,554 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 68,523 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 65,249 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

power steering pipe slightly corroded

stone chip offside inner head light lense

Pass 11 Jan 2006 61,418 miles

petrol pipe corroded

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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H804 GLD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 H804 GLD, 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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H804 GLD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 January 1991.

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