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B17 LLV

1992 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

210,615 mi
Last recorded210,615 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 LLV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 210,615 miles

washer weak

Pass 10 Oct 2024 210,555 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 210,493 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 209,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 208,624 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 208,624 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 206,692 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 205,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 203,803 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 200,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 200,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 195,789 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Fail 22 Nov 2016 195,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part chafing on drivers front wheel on lock to lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 1 Dec 2015 191,489 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Fail 1 Dec 2015 191,489 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 8 Nov 2014 185,903 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2014 185,903 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 181,232 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 181,215 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 25 May 2012 175,838 miles

see documents attached

Fail 5 May 2012 175,790 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

see attached documents

Pass 19 Apr 2011 171,683 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 171,683 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 162,161 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 162,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2009 155,301 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 155,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2008 144,552 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 130,001 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 129,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 113,349 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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B17 LLV is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1992 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 125,214 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 B17 LLV, 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 B17 LLV registered?

B17 LLV is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is B17 LLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 LLV shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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