1993 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · L685 CVM
1993 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 66,868 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,868 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L685 CVM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2025
- 66,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L685 CVM Mileage History
- 15/11/202266,703 mi
- 24/02/202566,868 mi+165 mi
Average of roughly 72 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
L685 CVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 3 Series (L685 CVM) between November 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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