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A3 ONR

1992 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,431 mi
Last recorded82,431 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 ONR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,431 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,766 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 81,766 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,914 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 80,914 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,141 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,189 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 77,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 75,305 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

slight corrosion in both front jacking points

Fail 26 Aug 2015 75,305 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

play in steering rack inner joints

slight corrosion in both front jacking points

Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,520 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion in both front jacking points

Fail 29 Aug 2014 73,520 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,715 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 69,438 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 69,438 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,648 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 66,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,860 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,851 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,521 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 52,397 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 51,625 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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A3 ONR is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1992 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 125,214 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 A3 ONR, 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 34 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A3 ONR?

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What year was A3 ONR registered?

A3 ONR is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 September 1992.

Is A3 ONR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 ONR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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