1993 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · K402 RFW
1993 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1993. Recorded mileage 113,764 miles. MOT expired on 13 Nov 2006. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Nov 2006
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Oct 2006)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
K402 RFW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2005
- 113,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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K402 RFW Mileage History
- 21/10/2005113,732 mi
- 12/11/2005113,764 mi+32 mi
- 14/11/2005113,764 mi
Average of roughly 491 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
K402 RFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 3 Series (K402 RFW) between October 2005 and November 2005.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2005 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)”.
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