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A16 TPT

1992 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,148 mi
Last recorded106,148 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TPT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 106,148 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 106,108 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 105,897 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 105,508 miles

Corroded on middle box exhaust

Fail 17 Sep 2022 105,508 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corroded on middle box exhaust

Pass 6 Sep 2020 105,760 miles

under body has age related corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2010 105,076 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 105,057 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 104,830 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 104,590 miles

slight play in both stering rack rods

Pass 29 Apr 2006 104,206 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 TPT is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TPT, 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

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What year was A16 TPT registered?

A16 TPT is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 April 1992.

Is A16 TPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 TPT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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