1993 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · K393 OHT
1993 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 12/05/1993. Recorded mileage 157,139 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2494cc
K393 OHT Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2025
- 157,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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K393 OHT Mileage History
- 10/04/2006116,297 mi
- 11/04/2007120,866 mi+4,569 mi
- 10/04/2008122,955 mi+2,089 mi
- 14/04/2009126,142 mi+3,187 mi
- 12/04/2010131,971 mi+5,829 mi
- 07/04/2011134,467 mi+2,496 mi
- 12/04/2012136,993 mi+2,526 mi
- 08/04/2013139,793 mi+2,800 mi
- 24/03/2014142,674 mi+2,881 mi
- 24/03/2014142,674 mi
- 02/04/2015145,601 mi+2,927 mi
- 21/03/2016148,271 mi+2,670 mi
- 28/03/2017150,667 mi+2,396 mi
- 10/04/2017150,774 mi+107 mi
- 27/03/2018152,927 mi+2,153 mi
- 03/04/2018152,965 mi+38 mi
- 25/03/2019154,924 mi+1,959 mi
- 04/04/2019154,988 mi+64 mi
- 29/09/2020156,670 mi+1,682 mi
- 30/09/2020156,670 mi
- 14/09/2021157,025 mi+355 mi
- 01/03/2025157,139 mi+114 mi
Average of roughly 2,162 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
K393 OHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 3 Series (K393 OHT) between April 2006 and March 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Steering (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 108 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 pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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