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D3 MTH

1992 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

149,591 mi
Last recorded149,591 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 MTH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2007 149,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

signs of near side front tyre been rubbing inner arch

Pass 20 May 2006 144,229 miles

all wheels changed to pass test

Fail 18 May 2006 144,229 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 MTH is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MTH, 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

How do I check the history of D3 MTH?

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What year was D3 MTH registered?

D3 MTH is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is D3 MTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 MTH shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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