1993 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · K176 FYH
1993 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1993. Recorded mileage 158,935 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K176 FYH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2024
- 158,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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K176 FYH Mileage History
- 17/08/2022158,821 mi
- 09/09/2023158,860 mi+39 mi
- 18/10/2024158,933 mi+73 mi
- 21/10/2024158,935 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 52 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
K176 FYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 3 Series (K176 FYH) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”.
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