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B11 DSH

1992 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,693 mi
Last recorded187,693 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 DSH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 187,693 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 182,802 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 180,152 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 176,720 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

interior mirror insecure

Fail 8 Jul 2008 176,720 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

interior mirror insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2007 173,579 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 173,579 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 168,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside outer sill starting to corroed

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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B11 DSH is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B11 DSH, 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 B11 DSH registered?

B11 DSH is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 September 1992.

Is B11 DSH safe to buy?

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