1992 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · K146 FSO
1992 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 66,396 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K146 FSO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 66,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K146 FSO 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 (K146 FSO) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded T piece to hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
K146 FSO Mileage History
- 17/05/202366,253 mi
- 18/05/202366,253 mi
- 29/04/202666,396 mi+143 mi
- 05/05/202666,396 mi
Average of roughly 48 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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