Official DVLA Record

1992 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · K287 EWA

K287 EWA

1992 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1992. Recorded mileage 90,551 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
1992 · Borehamwood
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
90,551 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1992
Engine
1796cc

K287 EWA Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 17/06/2026
  • 90,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently
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K287 EWA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 17 Aug 2026, 06:55
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1992 BMW 3 Series (K287 EWA) between June 2026 and June 2026.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge/side wall. (5.2.3 (d)”; “Offside Front Steering linkage deformed Inner track rod end (Tie rod) (2.1.3 (c) (i))”.

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