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GFP 700N

1992 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,462 mi
Last recorded153,462 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFP 700N
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 153,462 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2014 152,597 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front and rear wing edge corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 150,550 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 150,550 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

brake pipes and fuel pipes greased and undersealed

offside headlamp glass cracked

some led's out in centre stop lamp

Pass 7 Mar 2011 147,851 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 147,805 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 186,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 14 Feb 2009 183,714 miles

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

both sides front jacking points corroded - not within prescribed areas but ideally should be repaired

offside rear position lamp slightly dim

Pass 16 Feb 2008 181,330 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 176,864 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 176,810 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 163,776 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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GFP 700N is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GFP 700N, 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 GFP 700N?

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What year was GFP 700N registered?

GFP 700N is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 August 1992.

Is GFP 700N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFP 700N shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GFP 700N have outstanding finance?

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