1992 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · K973 PHU
1992 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1992. Recorded mileage 151,407 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1991cc
K973 PHU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2010
- 151,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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K973 PHU Mileage History
- 26/01/2006130,074 mi
- 01/02/2006133,076 mi+3,002 mi
- 29/01/2007137,437 mi+4,361 mi
- 31/01/2007137,438 mi+1 mi
- 14/01/2008142,114 mi+4,676 mi
- 14/01/2008142,114 mi
- 09/02/2009147,989 mi+5,875 mi
- 12/02/2009147,989 mi
- 13/05/2010151,401 mi+3,412 mi
- 20/05/2010151,407 mi+6 mi
- 22/05/2010151,407 mi
Average of roughly 4,941 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
K973 PHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 3 Series (K973 PHU) between January 2006 and May 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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