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E3 OEW

1992 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,376 mi
Last recorded141,376 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 141,376 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 141,273 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 141,159 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 140,965 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 140,965 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 140,664 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 137,633 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 136,461 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 136,113 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 136,086 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 135,660 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 135,274 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 135,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 134,751 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 133,743 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 131,564 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 131,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 126,992 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 126,992 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 123,290 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 123,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 121,203 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 116,856 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 116,844 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 OEW is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEW, 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 E3 OEW registered?

E3 OEW is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is E3 OEW safe to buy?

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