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E3 OFV

1992 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,475 mi
Last recorded94,475 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OFV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 94,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 92,619 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 92,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 92,083 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play both sides ()

Pass 18 Mar 2022 91,903 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 91,903 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 91,287 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 91,239 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 91,180 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 91,124 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 90,807 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 90,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2011 90,171 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 86,415 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 86,367 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 81,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 81,002 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 70,540 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 65,219 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2005 65,208 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear 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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E3 OFV is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OFV, 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 OFV?

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What year was E3 OFV registered?

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

Is E3 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OFV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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