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A8 MVU

1992 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,959 mi
Last recorded109,959 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MVU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2012 109,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 108,067 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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2010 107,322 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 104,972 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

larger than standard size wheels/tyres fitted across rear axle

nearside parking brake performance not as good as offside

retested with smaller wheels/tyres fitted across front axle

some movement between lower ball joints (rubber mounted) and lower suspension arms both

Fail 14 May 2009 104,972 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside parking brake performance not as good as offside

offside front tyre running close to inner wing/chassis rail on full right hand lock

some movement between lower ball joints (rubber mounted) and lower suspension arms both

wider than standard sizetyres fitted front & rear

Pass 1 Mar 2008 94,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion on all rear brake pipes

Fail 1 Mar 2008 94,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion on all rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2007 91,773 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 89,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 89,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 MVU is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A8 MVU, 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.

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What year was A8 MVU registered?

A8 MVU is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 December 1992.

Is A8 MVU safe to buy?

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