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A16 SLM

1992 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,216 mi
Last recorded93,216 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SLM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 93,216 miles

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

advise both steering rack gaiters perished

Fail 28 Jan 2013 93,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear inner side light inop

Pass 31 Jan 2012 86,995 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 86,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2011 82,138 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 77,017 miles

offside park brake slightly lower than nearside

slight wear on nearside and offside front anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 19 Jan 2009 72,257 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 65,888 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 65,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 52,331 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 40,699 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 SLM is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A16 SLM, 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 SLM registered?

A16 SLM is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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