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A8 BWG

1992 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

129,454 mi
Last recorded129,454 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BWG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 129,454 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 129,124 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 128,606 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 128,263 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 127,924 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 127,058 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 126,731 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 126,217 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 125,400 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 124,444 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 121,293 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 115,099 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 115,064 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 114,933 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 114,113 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 113,517 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 113,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 113,041 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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A8 BWG is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A8 BWG, 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 A8 BWG?

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What year was A8 BWG registered?

A8 BWG is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 April 1992.

Is A8 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 BWG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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