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H10 HOR

1992 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,617 mi
Last recorded152,617 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 HOR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 152,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 152,605 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 144,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

exhaust sheild loose

nearside rear hand brake noisey

offside front steering rack arm has slight play in the drum stick

offside rear seat belt stalk housing missing, still in good working order

Pass 27 Apr 2007 136,882 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 136,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 125,769 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 125,769 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 125,769 miles

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

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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H10 HOR is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H10 HOR, 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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H10 HOR is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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