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A16 VAM

1992 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,195 mi
Last recorded158,195 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VAM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 158,195 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 155,196 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 155,196 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 12 Oct 2016 154,318 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 154,311 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 154,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 154,289 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 154,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 151,199 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,606 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 146,556 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres wearing uneven (under pressure)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

o/s inner side light not working

propshaft defective

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 VAM is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

A16 VAM is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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