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H1 OST

1992 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,159 mi
Last recorded84,159 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 OST
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2023 84,159 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 84,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,159 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 84,159 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 84,159 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 149,397 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 149,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 147,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 147,360 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 144,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 139,530 miles

Oil leak

diff leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2009 13,381 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

diff leaking

Pass 23 Apr 2008 130,761 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 127,321 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 123,310 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

corrosion appearing both outer sills

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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H1 OST is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H1 OST, 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

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What year was H1 OST registered?

H1 OST is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 April 1992.

Is H1 OST safe to buy?

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