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G607 OVE

1992 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG607 OVE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015
Pass 8 Apr 2014 107,950 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 135,924 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 134,859 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 133,331 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 133,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 119,755 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 119,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 116,548 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres getting low

hole in front windscreen lower sill

offside front lower arm rear bush deteriorating

oil around pas pump rack pipes and reservoir

slight grease n/s/r cv joint

slight play in rack

Fail 24 Mar 2009 116,545 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres getting low

hole in front windscreen lower sill

o/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriorating

oil all round pas pump,rack,pipes and resiviour

sills covers fitted

slight grease on n/s/r cv joint

slight play in rack

small hole in front o/s jacing point

stone chip windscreen

Fail 28 Feb 2009 116,102 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Both sills have surface rust.

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake pads wearing down.

Front shock absorbers slightly damp.

Offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorating.

Offside headlight lens chipped.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Sill covers fitted.

Slight play in offside lower ball joint.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 106,787 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 104,085 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 104,055 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front suspension mounting showing sizes of age

knock on front suspect becouse of lowed springs

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 9 Nov 2005 96,845 miles

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

both front damper insert securing nuts corroding

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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G607 OVE 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 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 G607 OVE, 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 G607 OVE registered?

G607 OVE is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 April 1992.

Is G607 OVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G607 OVE shows 15 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.

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