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E30 VPR

1992 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,328 mi
Last recorded154,328 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 VPR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 154,328 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 153,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central interior mirror missing

Nearside Rear corrosion in wheel arch panel

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2022 153,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central interior mirror missing

Nearside Front steering rack boot clip small end not fitted

Nearside Rear corrosion in wheel arch panel

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2017 153,786 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Offside sill corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2016 152,877 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES OUTER TREAD DETERIATION

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIATION

Fail 11 Aug 2016 152,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SEAL PANEL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES OUTER TREAD DETERIATION

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIATION

Pass 16 Mar 2015 151,687 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 146,552 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 146,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 140,219 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 138,595 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 134,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 134,549 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 132,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both outer sills corroding

brake fluid level below max

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding recommend attension

slight dampness around servo area

Pass 27 Oct 2009 132,489 miles

both outer sills corroding

brake fluid level below max

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding recommend attension

slight dampness around servo area

Pass 18 Jun 2008 127,976 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 121,470 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 116,071 miles

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

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 VPR is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VPR, 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 VPR registered?

E30 VPR is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 1992.

Is E30 VPR safe to buy?

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