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E3 OEU

1992 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,384 mi
Last recorded112,384 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OEU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 112,384 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 112,117 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 111,303 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 111,006 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 107,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 106,793 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 104,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 102,869 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perrished

Fail 11 Jun 2014 102,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 102,380 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 101,912 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 101,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 101,264 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 101,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 100,905 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 100,540 miles

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 OEU is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OEU, 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

How do I check the history of E3 OEU?

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What year was E3 OEU registered?

E3 OEU is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 August 1992.

Is E3 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OEU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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