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E3 OJJ

1992 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,779 mi
Last recorded163,779 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OJJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 163,779 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 161,805 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 161,805 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 158,370 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 154,682 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 149,462 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 149,395 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 148,891 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 148,846 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 144,625 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 137,359 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 131,962 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 128,227 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 121,625 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 120,635 miles

Centre 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 OJJ is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OJJ, 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 OJJ registered?

E3 OJJ is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 August 1992.

Is E3 OJJ safe to buy?

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