1992 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · 1 FBF
1992 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 08 May 1992. Recorded mileage 136,807 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
1 FBF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/04/2024
- 136,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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1 FBF Mileage History
- 27/05/2022136,636 mi
- 24/04/2024136,807 mi+171 mi
Average of roughly 89 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
1 FBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 3 Series (1 FBF) between May 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door shut (7.1.1 (a”.
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