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D3 HXL

1992 BMW 3 Series

Yellow Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,162 mi
Last recorded165,162 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 HXL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 165,162 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 142,805 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 131,502 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Sep 2022 130,703 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Sep 2021 129,801 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Sep 2020 129,570 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Aug 2019 127,385 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Sep 2018 123,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 113,895 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 105,988 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 96,955 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 96,955 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 83,588 miles

osf shock very damp

Fail 8 Sep 2014 83,521 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

orange pads light on

osf shock very damp

Pass 14 Aug 2013 62,876 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,476 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,179 miles

number plate lettering spacing is poor, front pads very low, brake discs worn, rear shockers top bushes are weak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 41,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

number plate lettering spacing is poor, front pads very low, brake discs worn, rear shockers top bushes are weak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,320 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,699 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,543 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D3 HXL is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Yellow. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D3 HXL, 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 D3 HXL registered?

D3 HXL is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is D3 HXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 HXL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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