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A19 DKG

1992 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,526 mi
Last recorded111,526 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 DKG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 111,526 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 111,526 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 111,086 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 110,590 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 110,524 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 109,862 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 109,100 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 108,682 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 108,682 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 107,617 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 106,204 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 106,204 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 104,370 miles

Long travel on foot brake

Fail 22 Apr 2009 104,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2007 93,332 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 93,324 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 93,126 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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A19 DKG is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 A19 DKG, 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 A19 DKG registered?

A19 DKG is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 August 1992.

Is A19 DKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 DKG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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