1994 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · M458 SNM
1994 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1994. Recorded mileage 151,020 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/04/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,020 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
M458 SNM Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2013
- 151,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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M458 SNM Mileage History
- 05/12/2005120,479 mi
- 08/12/2005120,512 mi+33 mi
- 29/11/2006123,309 mi+2,797 mi
- 27/11/2007126,932 mi+3,623 mi
- 30/11/2007126,960 mi+28 mi
- 20/11/2008129,844 mi+2,884 mi
- 30/11/2009131,919 mi+2,075 mi
- 06/12/201053,097 mi-78,822 mi
- 06/12/201053,097 mi
- 23/02/2012150,087 mi+96,990 mi
- 05/04/2013151,020 mi+933 mi
Average of roughly 4,165 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M458 SNM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 3 Series (M458 SNM) between December 2005 and April 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 2013 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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