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41 ABM

1992 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,440 mi
Last recorded114,440 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration41 ABM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 114,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 114,433 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 114,404 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 114,398 miles

rusting on floors wheel archs frome standing

Pass 11 Sep 2006 114,391 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 114,391 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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41 ABM is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 125,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 41 ABM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 41 ABM registered?

41 ABM is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 May 1992.

Is 41 ABM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 41 ABM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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