MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Gearbox oil leak.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Gearbox oil leak.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s front ind loose
o/s front ind turning white
o/s rear sus arm bush worn close to limit
poor engine running
both rear tyres worn close to limits
c/brake light not working
n/s front s/belt slow to retract
o/s front floor starting to corrode
o/s front ind loose
o/s front ind turning white
play starting in steering
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s no.plate light inoperative
n/s washer pipe leaking
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A16 ERL is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 A16 ERL, 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 A16 ERL registered?
A16 ERL is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 1992.
Is A16 ERL safe to buy?
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