1993 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · L416 ULY
1993 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1993. Recorded mileage 202,729 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2008.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L416 ULY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2007
- 202,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L416 ULY Mileage History
- 31/05/2006183,683 mi
- 01/07/2006186,079 mi+2,396 mi
- 13/08/2007202,729 mi+16,650 mi
- 13/08/2007202,729 mi
Average of roughly 15,844 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
L416 ULY 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 (L416 ULY) between May 2006 and August 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2007 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 (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
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