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J212 WTF

1992 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,131 mi
Last recorded181,131 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 BMW M3115,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ212 WTF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 181,131 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 179,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 178,211 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front fog lamp glass cracked

o/s front fog lamp not working

Fail 28 Mar 2015 178,211 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front fog lamp glass cracked

o/s front fog lamp not working

water inside n/s head lamp

Pass 7 Sep 2013 176,808 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

spare wheel rim damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2013 176,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

alternator fixing bushes worn

center exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure

engine breather hose starting to split

fuel filter corroded

spare wheel rim damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2012 175,609 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 174,696 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 174,696 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 170,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 170,526 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 169,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 169,433 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 167,426 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 165,952 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 157,750 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 157,750 miles

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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J212 WTF is a 1992 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J212 WTF, 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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J212 WTF is a 1992 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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