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B11 EMR

1992 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

84,200 mi
Last recorded84,200 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 EMR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 84,200 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 84,200 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 84,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine surging

Pass 20 May 2008 77,306 miles

O/S/F OUTER SILL IS CORRODED AND HOLED EXCESSIVELY BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 May 2008 77,306 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F OUTER SILL IS CORRODED AND HOLED EXCESSIVELY BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

PASSENGERS SIDE DOOR PANEL IS INSECURED CAUSING RESTRICTED FREE OPENING OF THE DOOR

Pass 25 May 2007 75,073 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 75,072 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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 EMR is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 B11 EMR, 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 EMR registered?

B11 EMR is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 August 1992.

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