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E30 REX

1992 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,584 mi
Last recorded141,584 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 REX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 141,584 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 141,501 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 141,125 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 140,298 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 139,782 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 139,461 miles

sill covers

Pass 26 May 2018 139,385 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 138,919 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 137,801 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 137,130 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front and rear brake dicsc pitted

n/s/f seat does not tilt forward

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis

Fail 23 May 2014 137,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front and rear brake dicsc pitted

n/s/f seat does not tilt forward

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis

Pass 7 May 2013 135,432 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 133,780 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 132,895 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 130,276 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 130,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 127,410 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 122,184 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 122,153 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 110,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 97,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all steel brake pipes starting to rust "need cleaning and greasing"

near-side and off-side hand-brake cables partially siezed

near-side and off-side outer sills by jacking points starting to rust

near-side and off-side rear axle mountings starting to deteriorate

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 REX is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. 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 E30 REX, 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 E30 REX registered?

E30 REX is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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