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B18 NAF

1992 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,300 mi
Last recorded90,300 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 NAF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 90,300 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 90,300 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 90,300 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 90,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

little oil leak

n/s/f top shocker mount play

Fail 3 Jul 2019 90,300 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

little oil leak

n/s/f top shocker mount play

Pass 30 Jun 2018 90,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

steering rack show slight weep

Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,455 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

no rear view mirrior

o/s inner track rod play

Pass 6 Jun 2016 89,034 miles

n/s/f steering arm play

o/s/f steering arm play

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 88,044 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 88,043 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 87,285 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear top mounting deterioted

Pass 3 Jun 2012 87,269 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2011 85,003 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 89,951 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front fog lights do not work

gear stick knob missing

n/s/r tyre is wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2007 89,891 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 88,135 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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B18 NAF is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NAF, 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 B18 NAF registered?

B18 NAF is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 May 1992.

Is B18 NAF safe to buy?

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