1993 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · K450 AND
1993 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1993. Recorded mileage 140,260 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2011.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K450 AND Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2010
- 140,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K450 AND MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 3 Series (K450 AND) between March 2006 and June 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
K450 AND Mileage History
- 30/03/2006180,082 mi
- 31/03/2006180,082 mi
- 30/03/2007188,812 mi+8,730 mi
- 28/05/2008129,161 mi-59,651 mi
- 28/05/2008129,162 mi+1 mi
- 25/06/2009139,544 mi+10,382 mi
- 26/06/2009139,545 mi+1 mi
- 29/06/2010140,259 mi+714 mi
- 29/06/2010140,260 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly -9,372 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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