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K553 PGK

1992 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,931 mi
Last recorded116,931 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW M3115,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK553 PGK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 116,931 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 110,507 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2015 110,104 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 109,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 108,827 miles

Bodykit fitted to vehicle

Oil leak

Rear diff bush perishing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 108,825 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Bodykit fitted to vehicle

Oil leak

Rear diff bush perishing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 107,960 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 104,788 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 102,707 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 102,622 miles

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

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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K553 PGK is a 1992 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,302cc 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 K553 PGK, 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 K553 PGK registered?

K553 PGK is a 1992 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K553 PGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K553 PGK 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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