1992 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · K480 FFA
1992 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1992. Recorded mileage 156,453 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K480 FFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 156,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K480 FFA 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 (K480 FFA) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
K480 FFA Mileage History
- 06/05/2022144,922 mi
- 27/04/2023148,222 mi+3,300 mi
- 01/05/2024151,480 mi+3,258 mi
- 03/05/2025154,373 mi+2,893 mi
- 01/05/2026156,453 mi+2,080 mi
Average of roughly 2,892 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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