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J1 FMY

1992 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,467 mi
Last recorded96,467 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW M3115,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 FMY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 96,467 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 96,232 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 96,210 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 95,825 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 95,399 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,296 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 95,238 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 94,893 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 93,275 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 93,206 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 90,199 miles

Spare tyre defective

slight play in power steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2005 85,619 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 21 Dec 2005 85,619 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J1 FMY is a 1992 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J1 FMY, 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.

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What year was J1 FMY registered?

J1 FMY is a 1992 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J1 FMY safe to buy?

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