1992 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · K285 PLY
1992 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13/11/1992. Recorded mileage 138,200 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1796cc
K285 PLY Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2023
- 138,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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K285 PLY Mileage History
- 18/01/200687,092 mi
- 29/12/200692,022 mi+4,930 mi
- 02/06/200898,819 mi+6,797 mi
- 13/06/200898,819 mi
- 29/09/2009102,381 mi+3,562 mi
- 25/09/2010110,505 mi+8,124 mi
- 24/09/2011123,334 mi+12,829 mi
- 15/09/2012135,871 mi+12,537 mi
- 15/09/2012135,871 mi
- 24/09/2013144,204 mi+8,333 mi
- 24/09/2013144,204 mi
- 03/11/2014157,566 mi+13,362 mi
- 05/11/2014157,566 mi
- 23/11/2015167,488 mi+9,922 mi
- 05/11/2016171,752 mi+4,264 mi
- 13/04/2017171,867 mi+115 mi
- 13/06/2018178,084 mi+6,217 mi
- 13/06/2018178,084 mi
- 14/06/2019178,334 mi+250 mi
- 05/12/2020180,287 mi+1,953 mi
- 05/12/2020180,287 mi
- 27/11/2021136,318 mi-43,969 mi
- 27/11/2021136,318 mi
- 01/04/2023138,200 mi+1,882 mi
- 01/04/2023138,200 mi
Average of roughly 2,971 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
K285 PLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 3 Series (K285 PLY) between January 2006 and April 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (34 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 79 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”.
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