1993 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · L436 GHM
1993 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10/08/1993. Recorded mileage 78,731 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1796cc
L436 GHM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 78,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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L436 GHM Mileage History
- 14/02/202376,791 mi
- 31/07/202476,856 mi+65 mi
- 01/08/202476,856 mi
- 01/08/202578,711 mi+1,855 mi
- 08/08/202578,731 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 782 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L436 GHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 3 Series (L436 GHM) between February 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))”.
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