1994 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · L290 FKP
1994 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1994. Recorded mileage 121,869 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2494cc
L290 FKP Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2009
- 121,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L290 FKP Mileage History
- 27/04/2006104,632 mi
- 04/05/2006104,733 mi+101 mi
- 22/05/2007112,584 mi+7,851 mi
- 24/05/2007112,585 mi+1 mi
- 29/05/2008114,050 mi+1,465 mi
- 04/06/2008114,057 mi+7 mi
- 08/09/2009121,869 mi+7,812 mi
Average of roughly 5,118 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
L290 FKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 3 Series (L290 FKP) between April 2006 and September 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
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