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E30 JHG

1992 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

134,309 mi
Last recorded134,309 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 JHG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 134,309 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 132,101 miles

both sill's slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 130,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (on trailing arms)Have Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Onto Steering Pump (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button (1.1.6 (d))

Play Felt in Steering Rack at Road Wheels

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 130,139 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (on trailing arms)Have Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Onto Steering Pump (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button (1.1.6 (d))

Play Felt in Steering Rack at Road Wheels

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 130,061 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2022 128,846 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Box Section/Front Void Bush Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along Swing Arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along Swing Arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release Button (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Inner Rack Joints/Steering Rack ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering Resevoir Hoses (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Track Rod Ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 128,844 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits See Emissions Sheet (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits See Emissions Sheet (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box Section/Front Void Bush Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Box Section/Front Void Bush Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along Swing Arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along Swing Arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release Button (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Inner Rack Joints/Steering Rack ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering Resevoir Hoses (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Track Rod Ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 128,790 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 127,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan and chassis rail corroded

both front flexi hoses perished.

Pass 25 Apr 2019 125,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 125,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 123,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2018 123,317 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cracked. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 121,499 miles

Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 117,940 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bothside (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 116,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 116,122 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 114,568 miles

all four tyres perishing

Fail 15 Apr 2014 114,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 113,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 113,048 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 112,529 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 110,258 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 109,238 miles

Gearbox/Propshaft coupling incorrectly fitted causing excessive strain on gearbox rear bearing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2008 106,012 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 99,292 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 99,292 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsf osf outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2006 89,856 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 89,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

osr tyre perrishing

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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E30 JHG is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 E30 JHG, 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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E30 JHG is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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