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J71 XAN

1992 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,567 mi
Last recorded145,567 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW M3115,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ71 XAN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 145,567 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 145,383 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 145,270 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 143,265 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 141,529 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

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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J71 XAN is a 1992 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 115,140 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J71 XAN, 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

How do I check the history of J71 XAN?

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What year was J71 XAN registered?

J71 XAN is a 1992 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J71 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J71 XAN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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