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E3 DUV

1992 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,676 mi
Last recorded108,676 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 DUV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 108,676 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside rear - inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 108,676 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible front & rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside rear - inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 107,648 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 106,508 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 105,848 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 105,593 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,149 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 103,672 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 102,102 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 100,704 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 98,679 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 98,086 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,579 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 93,932 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 91,013 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 88,324 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 84,582 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 80,718 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 80,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyre treads wearing low.

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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E3 DUV is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E3 DUV, 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 E3 DUV registered?

E3 DUV is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is E3 DUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 DUV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E3 DUV have outstanding finance?

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