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K44 LMA

1992 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,800 mi
Last recorded134,800 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW M3115,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 LMA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 134,800 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 133,738 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 133,100 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 132,801 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 132,571 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 130,836 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 130,169 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 128,552 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 128,552 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2013 128,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs surface corrosion

both rear inner lower arches corroded but not near any load bearing points

both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

rear fuel pipe slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2011 157,589 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 157,583 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 153,902 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 149,854 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 144,922 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 135,690 miles

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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K44 LMA is a 1992 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K44 LMA, 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 K44 LMA registered?

K44 LMA is a 1992 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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