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K176 OWV

1992 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,996 mi
Last recorded68,996 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 BMW M3115,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK176 OWV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 68,996 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 68,883 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 68,882 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,730 miles

O/S/F/TYRE/WORN

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 68,663 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,883 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,433 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,271 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 65,387 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 65,371 miles

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

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

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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K176 OWV is a 1992 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K176 OWV, 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 K176 OWV?

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What year was K176 OWV registered?

K176 OWV is a 1992 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K176 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K176 OWV shows 10 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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