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B11 WCR

1992 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,841 mi
Last recorded154,841 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 WCR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 154,841 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 154,558 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 154,300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 153,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 153,968 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine has water leak steam from engine

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 153,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 152,478 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 151,885 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 151,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,636 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 151,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 150,100 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 149,585 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 148,915 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 148,379 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 WCR is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

B11 WCR is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 May 1992.

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