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K459 BWL

1992 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,315 mi
Last recorded50,315 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1992 BMW M3115,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK459 BWL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,315 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 49,806 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 49,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 49,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 49,682 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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K459 BWL is a 1992 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 K459 BWL, 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 K459 BWL registered?

K459 BWL is a 1992 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is K459 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K459 BWL shows 5 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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