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J879 NJR

1992 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,272 mi
Last recorded144,272 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 BMW M3115,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ879 NJR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 144,272 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 143,305 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 140,079 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 139,800 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 138,995 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 138,971 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

small chip in windsreen

Pass 30 Dec 2005 135,620 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 135,412 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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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J879 NJR is a 1992 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J879 NJR, 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 J879 NJR registered?

J879 NJR is a 1992 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J879 NJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J879 NJR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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