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B18 CGS

1992 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,670 mi
Last recorded164,670 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 CGS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 164,670 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 164,623 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 164,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2019 163,560 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 162,355 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 161,802 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 160,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 157,410 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 155,870 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 151,900 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 147,148 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 145,725 miles

Centre Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 May 2006 145,725 miles

Offside Rear Upper Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Centre Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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B18 CGS is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B18 CGS, 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 B18 CGS registered?

B18 CGS is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 June 1992.

Is B18 CGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 CGS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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