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K122 EJH

1992 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

205,384 mi
Last recorded205,384 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW M3115,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK122 EJH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 205,384 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 201,581 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f washer partially not working

oil leak possible eng or power steering oil

rear fog light switch becoming faulty

slight play n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 17 Jan 2012 201,563 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f washer partially not working

oil leak possible eng or power steering oil

rear fog light switch becoming faulty

slight play n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 7 Dec 2010 187,364 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 187,362 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 170,036 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 170,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 157,386 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 157,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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K122 EJH is a 1992 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K122 EJH, 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 K122 EJH registered?

K122 EJH is a 1992 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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