1992 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol/gas · K985 GAL
1992 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol/gas). First registered 01/10/1992. Recorded mileage 182,528 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/11/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL/GAS · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL/GAS
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1991cc
K985 GAL Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2012
- 182,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 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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K985 GAL Mileage History
- 17/08/2006136,890 mi
- 18/08/2007143,056 mi+6,166 mi
- 16/08/2008157,440 mi+14,384 mi
- 22/09/2008157,460 mi+20 mi
- 24/10/2009170,079 mi+12,619 mi
- 18/08/2010175,087 mi+5,008 mi
- 12/11/2011179,969 mi+4,882 mi
- 16/11/2012182,445 mi+2,476 mi
- 19/11/2012182,528 mi+83 mi
Average of roughly 7,291 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
K985 GAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 3 Series (K985 GAL) between August 2006 and November 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2012 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 (17 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
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