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H12 XPH

1992 BMW 3 Series

Pink Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

226,021 mi
Last recorded226,021 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 XPH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 226,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 225,172 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023

modified car

Pass 28 Feb 2022 220,993 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 220,270 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings

Corrosion to rear offside and nearside wheel arches

Corrosion to rear sub-frame mounting offside inner

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 220,260 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings

Corrosion to rear offside and nearside wheel arches

Corrosion to rear sub-frame mounting offside inner

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 215,137 miles

Centre fuel tank heat shield slightly insecure

Corrosion to rear offside sub-frame mounting inner front washer.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 23 Jan 2018 202,041 miles

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Rear tyres smooth inside edges raised tread

Pass 2 Feb 2017 185,649 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 185,649 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust not excessable (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken off silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 169,163 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 147,356 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 147,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2014 137,155 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Both rear shocker covers not secure

Front number plate cracked

Offside front jacking block missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 136,235 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside front jacking block missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear shocker covers not secure

Pass 23 Jan 2012 134,400 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2011 133,588 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 132,689 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 131,204 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 129,759 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 128,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 7 Feb 2006 126,177 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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H12 XPH is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Pink with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H12 XPH, 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 H12 XPH registered?

H12 XPH is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 September 1992.

Is H12 XPH safe to buy?

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