1991 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · H826 GLM
1991 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 1991. Recorded mileage 152,298 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H826 GLM Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 152,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H826 GLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 3 Series (H826 GLM) between October 2005 and May 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”; “Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
H826 GLM Mileage History
- 07/10/2005117,358 mi
- 22/09/2006125,703 mi+8,345 mi
- 27/09/2006125,703 mi
- 10/12/2007129,012 mi+3,309 mi
- 10/12/2008144,819 mi+15,807 mi
- 18/06/2015147,391 mi+2,572 mi
- 19/06/2015147,392 mi+1 mi
- 14/04/2018156,609 mi+9,217 mi
- 04/01/2020161,275 mi+4,666 mi
- 16/01/2020161,307 mi+32 mi
- 10/06/2021166,220 mi+4,913 mi
- 03/09/2021166,228 mi+8 mi
- 19/01/2023152,296 mi-13,932 mi
- 09/05/2024152,296 mi
- 29/05/2025152,298 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,779 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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