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B12 DEM

1992 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,234 mi
Last recorded187,234 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 DEM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 187,234 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 175,938 miles

Battery Insecure

Rad Leaking

Fail 7 Sep 2012 175,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery Insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rad Leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2011 159,463 miles

Front & Rear Brake Disc's Corroded

N/S/F & O/S/F Bottom Ball Joint Boots Split

Washer Jets High

Fail 3 Jun 2011 159,463 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front & Rear Brake Disc's Corroded

N/S/F & O/S/F Bottom Ball Joint Boots Split

Washer Jets High

Pass 26 Aug 2009 158,095 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 158,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 153,435 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 153,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 144,322 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 135,361 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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B12 DEM is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B12 DEM, 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 B12 DEM registered?

B12 DEM is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 October 1992.

Is B12 DEM safe to buy?

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