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A13 NTP

1992 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,987 mi
Last recorded80,987 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 NTP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 80,987 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 80,695 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 80,636 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 80,500 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 80,252 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 79,675 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 79,005 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 77,255 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,844 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 76,464 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 75,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2013 75,802 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2012 74,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 74,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 73,443 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o\s\f sill holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 4 Jun 2008 71,505 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2007 70,163 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 70,162 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 66,931 miles

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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A13 NTP is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A13 NTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A13 NTP?

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What year was A13 NTP registered?

A13 NTP is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is A13 NTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 NTP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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