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AV 1650

1992 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

85,703 mi
Last recorded85,703 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV 1650
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 85,703 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 85,645 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 85,546 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 85,441 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 85,257 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 85,130 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 85,086 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,521 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 83,845 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 82,922 miles

Advise slight corrosion to both outersills

Pass 1 Jul 2015 81,955 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 81,046 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 81,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 80,004 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 79,318 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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AV 1650 is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AV 1650, 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 AV 1650?

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What year was AV 1650 registered?

AV 1650 is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 November 1992.

Is AV 1650 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV 1650 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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