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J556 SPE

1992 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,221 mi
Last recorded215,221 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 BMW M3115,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ556 SPE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 215,221 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 213,607 miles

Both nearside and offside sills rusty

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Patches of corrosion underfloor

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection if some prescibed areas

Pass 30 Apr 2016 212,059 miles

Body kit fitted not enabling full inspection of prescribed areas

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 211,134 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 209,018 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 209,018 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2013 209,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front inner sills corroded+holed n/s+o/s

front jacking points corroded+holed n/s+o/s

plastic cover sills fitted (inspection not done)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 205,990 miles

handbrake peformance low o/s

inner sills to floor pan corroded n/s+o/s front

inner wheel arches corroded o/s/f

plastic outer sills fitted n/s+o/s

Pass 9 Jul 2011 201,289 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 201,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 182,959 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front inner sill/floor has damage to the jacking area

vehicle is fitted with sill covers

Pass 17 Apr 2009 173,618 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 170,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ehaust rubbers perished

Pass 29 Mar 2007 163,421 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 163,420 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear exhaust rubber deterioated

Pass 13 Mar 2006 150,824 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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J556 SPE is a 1992 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J556 SPE, 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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J556 SPE is a 1992 BMW M3, first registered on 9 April 1992.

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