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J12 KWS

1992 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,992 mi
Last recorded186,992 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW M3115,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 KWS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 186,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 186,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 186,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 186,101 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 184,510 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 183,192 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 183,126 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 183,126 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 May 2011 183,014 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 180,565 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 175,680 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 175,680 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 14 Oct 2005 164,326 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 164,326 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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J12 KWS is a 1992 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1992 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 115,140 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J12 KWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 34 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J12 KWS registered?

J12 KWS is a 1992 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J12 KWS safe to buy?

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