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B12 RSC

1992 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,037 mi
Last recorded157,037 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 RSC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 157,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 148,537 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 143,708 miles

advise all tyre condition,advise nsf brake pipe,corrosion on outer sills,nsf brake judder,and both bottom ball joints slight play

Fail 30 Jun 2011 143,676 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

advise all tyre condition,advise nsf brake pipe,corrosion on outer sills,nsf brake judder,and both bottom ball joints slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2010 137,892 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 137,892 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 132,004 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 125,896 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 125,896 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 111,904 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 111,586 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 97,157 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 97,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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 RSC is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RSC, 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 RSC registered?

B12 RSC is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 December 1992.

Is B12 RSC safe to buy?

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