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D20 BAM

1992 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,224 mi
Last recorded130,224 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 BAM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 130,224 miles

Both front antiroll bar link bushes perished

Off side rear floor holed and corroded close to fuel tank strap

Fail 29 Sep 2007 130,075 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both front antiroll bar link bushes perished

Off side rear floor holed and corroded close to fuel tank strap

Pass 21 Sep 2006 123,091 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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D20 BAM is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 D20 BAM, 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 D20 BAM registered?

D20 BAM is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 May 1992.

Is D20 BAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D20 BAM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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