1993 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · K421 TKN
1993 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1993. Recorded mileage 169,290 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Jan 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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.
K421 TKN Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2014
- 169,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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K421 TKN Mileage History
- 24/06/2006142,266 mi
- 02/07/2007149,880 mi+7,614 mi
- 03/07/2007149,880 mi
- 26/07/2008156,124 mi+6,244 mi
- 28/07/2008156,124 mi
- 28/07/2009157,015 mi+891 mi
- 28/07/2010160,309 mi+3,294 mi
- 31/07/2010160,323 mi+14 mi
- 31/07/2010160,323 mi
- 07/08/2010160,309 mi-14 mi
- 29/07/2011163,064 mi+2,755 mi
- 30/07/2011163,064 mi
- 11/08/2012165,197 mi+2,133 mi
- 11/08/2012165,197 mi
- 10/08/2013167,045 mi+1,848 mi
- 13/08/2014169,290 mi+2,245 mi
Average of roughly 3,321 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
K421 TKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 3 Series (K421 TKN) between June 2006 and August 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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