1992 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · J293 EFU
1992 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 1992. Recorded mileage 144,108 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J293 EFU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2023
- 144,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J293 EFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 3 Series (J293 EFU) between July 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
J293 EFU Mileage History
- 12/07/2022143,648 mi
- 13/07/2022143,648 mi
- 02/11/2023144,108 mi+460 mi
Average of roughly 351 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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