1992 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · IAZ 4019
1992 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 1992. Recorded mileage 127,839 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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IAZ 4019 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 127,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
IAZ 4019 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 3 Series (IAZ 4019) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 29 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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.
IAZ 4019 Mileage History
- 28/10/2021122,204 mi
- 18/10/2022124,229 mi+2,025 mi
- 04/11/2023125,811 mi+1,582 mi
- 14/10/2024127,036 mi+1,225 mi
- 25/10/2025127,839 mi+803 mi
Average of roughly 1,412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Plastic water pump impellers shatter, expansion tanks split along mould seams, and composite thermostat housings warp with age. A complete cooling overhaul is essential every 60k–80k miles.
- Rear Shock Mount TearingSerious
The sheet metal towers supporting the rear shock mounts can fatigue and tear out under rough road impacts, leaving the damper loose inside the boot.
- VANOS Rattle & Seal FailureModerate
The variable valve timing unit (single VANOS on M50TU/M52, dual on M52TU) suffers from Buna-N O-ring hardening and bearing axial play, leading to loss of low-end torque and a noisy marble-in-a-tin-can rattle.
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