1993 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · L542 LNO
1993 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1993. Recorded mileage 137,825 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/01/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2494cc
L542 LNO Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2011
- 137,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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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L542 LNO Mileage History
- 16/08/2005122,238 mi
- 01/09/2006132,977 mi+10,739 mi
- 16/12/2009132,990 mi+13 mi
- 12/01/2010132,993 mi+3 mi
- 13/01/2011137,825 mi+4,832 mi
- 17/01/2011137,825 mi
Average of roughly 2,875 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
L542 LNO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 3 Series (L542 LNO) between August 2005 and January 2011.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2011 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 (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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