1994 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · M521 VSN
1994 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 59,747 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/03/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,747 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
M521 VSN Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2012
- 59,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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M521 VSN Mileage History
- 27/07/200543,988 mi
- 28/07/200543,999 mi+11 mi
- 22/05/201045,247 mi+1,248 mi
- 25/05/201045,247 mi
- 24/05/201152,229 mi+6,982 mi
- 22/05/201259,632 mi+7,403 mi
- 28/05/201259,747 mi+115 mi
Average of roughly 2,305 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
M521 VSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 3 Series (M521 VSN) between July 2005 and May 2012.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2012 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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