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ELZ 6171

1992 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,005 mi
Last recorded113,005 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2006
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 6171
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2006 113,005 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 113,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 104,124 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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ELZ 6171 is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ELZ 6171, 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 ELZ 6171?

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What year was ELZ 6171 registered?

ELZ 6171 is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 September 1992.

Is ELZ 6171 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 6171 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ELZ 6171 have outstanding finance?

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