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H843 GLM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,822 mi
Last recorded100,822 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH843 GLM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 100,822 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

ferules on both rear flexy hoses deteriorating

Fail 7 Aug 2008 100,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

ferules on both rear flexy hoses deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2007 93,753 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 11 Oct 2007 93,753 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

slight corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 10 Oct 2006 91,083 miles

Fuel pipe/s 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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H843 GLM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H843 GLM, 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 H843 GLM registered?

H843 GLM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is H843 GLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H843 GLM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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