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E30 YAS

1992 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,688 mi
Last recorded153,688 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 YAS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 153,688 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 153,484 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 153,314 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 152,511 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 151,673 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 150,412 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 150,352 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 146,528 miles

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

front brake discs starting to corrode. †small chip in o/s n/s windscreen. †no travel in hand brake

rear number plate starting to fade. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. †under floors,chassis rails ,jacking points starting to corrode. †all brake and fuel pipes need cleaning

Fail 7 Aug 2007 146,528 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs starting to corrode. †small chip in o/s n/s windscreen. †no travel in hand brake

rear number plate starting to fade. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. †under floors,chassis rails ,jacking points starting to corrode. †all brake and fuel pipes need cleaning

Pass 1 Sep 2006 139,356 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 139,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YAS is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YAS, 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 E30 YAS registered?

E30 YAS is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 August 1992.

Is E30 YAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E30 YAS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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