1992 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · J325 RNB
1992 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1992. Recorded mileage 118,172 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J325 RNB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2010
- 118,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J325 RNB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 3 Series (J325 RNB) between November 2005 and July 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), 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.
J325 RNB Mileage History
- 17/11/2005112,487 mi
- 15/07/2008114,280 mi+1,793 mi
- 16/07/2009116,197 mi+1,917 mi
- 05/07/2010118,172 mi+1,975 mi
Average of roughly 1,228 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Shock Mount TearingSerious
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