1993 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · K417 EDP
1993 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 126,018 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K417 EDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 126,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
K417 EDP Mileage History
- 02/03/2023124,426 mi
- 14/03/2023124,436 mi+10 mi
- 07/03/2024125,101 mi+665 mi
- 19/03/2025125,730 mi+629 mi
- 23/03/2026126,018 mi+288 mi
Average of roughly 521 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K417 EDP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW M3 (K417 EDP) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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