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A3 BVA

1992 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,675 mi
Last recorded178,675 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 3 Series125,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BVA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 178,675 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 178,671 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

over heating

Pass 22 Mar 2008 175,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 169,895 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 169,895 miles

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

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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A3 BVA is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A3 BVA, 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 A3 BVA registered?

A3 BVA is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is A3 BVA safe to buy?

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