MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
offside door trim panel insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A9 KOM is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
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 A9 KOM, 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 A9 KOM registered?
A9 KOM is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 October 1992.
Is A9 KOM safe to buy?
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