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E3 OVJ

1992 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,951 mi
Last recorded108,951 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 108,951 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 108,950 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 108,950 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,897 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 108,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 108,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 107,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 107,568 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 107,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 106,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 106,286 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 105,443 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 104,642 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 104,642 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 103,869 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 103,710 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 103,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side washer weak

Pass 30 May 2007 98,112 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 OVJ is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OVJ, 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 OVJ registered?

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

Is E3 OVJ safe to buy?

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