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1994 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · L994 JFC

L994 JFC

1994 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1994. Recorded mileage 169,166 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19/08/2012
Road Tax
Untaxed (20/09/2011)
Recorded Mileage
169,166 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/08/2012
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 20/09/2011
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1994
Engine
1796cc

L994 JFC Key Findings

  • 8 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2011
  • 169,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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L994 JFC Mileage History

  1. 29/08/2006182,402 mi
  2. 23/08/2007125,338 mi-57,064 mi
  3. 29/05/2008130,879 mi+5,541 mi
  4. 28/05/2009142,979 mi+12,100 mi
  5. 04/06/2009143,162 mi+183 mi
  6. 18/05/2010154,910 mi+11,748 mi
  7. 20/08/2011169,166 mi+14,256 mi
  8. 20/08/2011169,166 mi

Average of roughly -2,661 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

L994 JFC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 16:13
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 3 Series (L994 JFC) between August 2006 and August 2011.

The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 August 2011 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 (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.

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