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E3 OHV

1992 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,141 mi
Last recorded108,141 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 108,141 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 106,209 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 May 2017 106,183 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nailed (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres tearing/splitting

electrical sensor/plug insecure by distributor cap but not likely to cause a short

nearside front wiper blade performance not tested

vehicles internal headlamp adjuster not working

Pass 15 Apr 2016 103,812 miles

Offside Front headlight glass scratched but not affecting the beam

Offside Rear tyre close to wear marks

Pass 13 Apr 2015 103,635 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 103,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2014 103,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2014 103,406 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 102,340 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 101,181 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 99,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak underside of engine

Fail 5 Apr 2011 99,577 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak underside of engine

Pass 3 Jun 2009 99,571 miles

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 4 Sep 2007 98,978 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 97,502 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 OHV is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OHV, 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 OHV registered?

E3 OHV is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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