1994 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · M109 VDO
1994 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 125,506 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1796cc
M109 VDO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2019
- 125,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (54 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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M109 VDO Mileage History
- 29/12/200557,235 mi
- 06/12/200664,463 mi+7,228 mi
- 08/12/200664,463 mi
- 19/01/200874,674 mi+10,211 mi
- 17/02/200983,394 mi+8,720 mi
- 23/02/200983,394 mi
- 08/02/201088,729 mi+5,335 mi
- 08/02/201088,729 mi
- 21/02/201193,732 mi+5,003 mi
- 23/02/201193,780 mi+48 mi
- 01/03/201298,519 mi+4,739 mi
- 01/03/201298,530 mi+11 mi
- 28/02/2013102,910 mi+4,380 mi
- 28/02/2013102,910 mi
- 24/02/2014106,827 mi+3,917 mi
- 03/03/2014106,848 mi+21 mi
- 25/03/2015111,789 mi+4,941 mi
- 25/03/2015111,789 mi
- 21/03/2016115,769 mi+3,980 mi
- 23/03/2016115,769 mi
- 23/03/2017118,881 mi+3,112 mi
- 27/03/2018120,530 mi+1,649 mi
- 18/03/2019125,506 mi+4,976 mi
- 18/03/2019125,506 mi
Average of roughly 5,166 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
M109 VDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 3 Series (M109 VDO) between December 2005 and March 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (54 issues), Tyres (32 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 99 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near r”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.