1992 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · K285 RFH
1992 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21/08/1992. Recorded mileage 126,078 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1990cc
K285 RFH Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2022
- 126,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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K285 RFH Mileage History
- 31/05/200682,749 mi
- 31/05/200682,749 mi
- 11/06/200784,998 mi+2,249 mi
- 10/06/200886,334 mi+1,336 mi
- 15/06/200988,352 mi+2,018 mi
- 22/06/201089,590 mi+1,238 mi
- 29/06/201089,590 mi
- 20/06/201194,890 mi+5,300 mi
- 13/06/201299,966 mi+5,076 mi
- 28/05/2014110,503 mi+10,537 mi
- 29/05/2014110,504 mi+1 mi
- 21/05/2015117,025 mi+6,521 mi
- 21/05/2015117,025 mi
- 01/06/2016120,602 mi+3,577 mi
- 03/06/2016120,616 mi+14 mi
- 12/07/2017123,804 mi+3,188 mi
- 14/07/2017123,805 mi+1 mi
- 27/09/2018125,003 mi+1,198 mi
- 27/09/2018125,005 mi+2 mi
- 10/10/2019125,637 mi+632 mi
- 02/09/2021125,938 mi+301 mi
- 02/09/2021125,938 mi
- 26/08/2022126,078 mi+140 mi
- 07/09/2022126,078 mi
Average of roughly 2,663 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
K285 RFH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 3 Series (K285 RFH) between May 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”.
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