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B16 TCG

1992 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,470 mi
Last recorded151,470 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 TCG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 151,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 146,984 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 141,454 miles

both front tyres worn very low inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 130,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 130,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 126,291 miles

chip in windscreen

front number plate in poor condition

osf shock worn

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 1 Jun 2009 126,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen

front number plate in poor condition

os and ns front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrod

osf shock worn

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 19 Feb 2007 105,021 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 105,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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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B16 TCG is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B16 TCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B16 TCG registered?

B16 TCG is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 October 1992.

Is B16 TCG safe to buy?

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