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A16 ERL

1992 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,484 mi
Last recorded185,484 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 ERL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 185,484 miles

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 185,464 miles

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 185,461 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 180,133 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 173,206 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 167,703 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s no.plate light inoperative

n/s washer pipe leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2007 164,374 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 159,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 153,956 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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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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