1994 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · M312 TNW
1994 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1994. Recorded mileage 148,413 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M312 TNW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/04/2009
- 148,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M312 TNW Mileage History
- 03/11/2006139,233 mi
- 24/04/2008144,228 mi+4,995 mi
- 25/04/2008144,244 mi+16 mi
- 25/04/2009148,413 mi+4,169 mi
Average of roughly 3,711 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
M312 TNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 3 Series (M312 TNW) between November 2006 and April 2009.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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