1992 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · K494 JGY
1992 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 90,732 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K494 JGY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 90,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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K494 JGY Mileage History
- 04/05/2006147,767 mi
- 23/05/2006148,125 mi+358 mi
- 18/04/2007154,213 mi+6,088 mi
- 18/04/2007154,213 mi
- 01/07/2008162,353 mi+8,140 mi
- 15/06/200983,402 mi-78,951 mi
- 14/04/201084,901 mi+1,499 mi
- 26/03/201186,256 mi+1,355 mi
- 04/04/201286,259 mi+3 mi
- 05/04/201286,259 mi
- 23/04/201387,033 mi+774 mi
- 17/07/201587,512 mi+479 mi
- 17/05/201687,942 mi+430 mi
- 27/06/201988,378 mi+436 mi
- 18/07/202089,381 mi+1,003 mi
- 15/07/202189,567 mi+186 mi
- 17/06/202289,719 mi+152 mi
- 19/06/202389,981 mi+262 mi
- 17/06/202490,635 mi+654 mi
- 23/06/202590,716 mi+81 mi
- 22/06/202690,732 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly -2,833 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
K494 JGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 3 Series (K494 JGY) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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