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K198 JVX

1992 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,428 mi
Last recorded45,428 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 BMW M3115,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK198 JVX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 45,428 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 45,394 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,201 miles

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

all tyres are perished

power steering pump belt is loose

Pass 5 Aug 2015 44,894 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,620 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,044 miles

perishing to ns front tyre

rear brake hose ferrules rusty /outer sills covered

Fail 8 Dec 2008 44,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

perishing to ns front tyre

rear brake hose ferrules rusty /outer sills covered

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,684 miles

1/All four tyres side walls are starting to crack †2/Vehicle is aleft hand drive †3/Brake imbalance on limit †4/Customer informed us that the vehicle has been standing for a period of time

Fail 28 Aug 2007 43,684 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vehicle is left hand drive /plastic covers on outer sills /small cracks in all tyres

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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K198 JVX 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 77.8%.

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 K198 JVX, 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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What year was K198 JVX registered?

K198 JVX is a 1992 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 1992.

Is K198 JVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K198 JVX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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