1993 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · K485 MDM
1993 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16/02/1993. Recorded mileage 137,587 miles. MOT valid until 11/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1991cc
K485 MDM Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 137,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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K485 MDM Mileage History
- 03/04/200674,914 mi
- 11/04/200780,136 mi+5,222 mi
- 10/04/200887,037 mi+6,901 mi
- 08/04/200993,002 mi+5,965 mi
- 08/04/200993,002 mi
- 27/04/201098,331 mi+5,329 mi
- 16/04/2011103,454 mi+5,123 mi
- 10/04/2012105,440 mi+1,986 mi
- 10/04/2012105,440 mi
- 13/04/2013108,398 mi+2,958 mi
- 05/04/2014111,038 mi+2,640 mi
- 11/04/2015113,657 mi+2,619 mi
- 09/04/2016117,271 mi+3,614 mi
- 20/04/2017119,796 mi+2,525 mi
- 14/04/2018122,408 mi+2,612 mi
- 27/04/2019125,486 mi+3,078 mi
- 27/04/2019125,486 mi
- 03/10/2020129,346 mi+3,860 mi
- 18/03/2021129,737 mi+391 mi
- 11/04/2022132,149 mi+2,412 mi
- 03/04/2023134,361 mi+2,212 mi
- 06/04/2024135,198 mi+837 mi
- 05/04/2025136,471 mi+1,273 mi
- 13/04/2026137,587 mi+1,116 mi
Average of roughly 3,129 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
K485 MDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 3 Series (K485 MDM) between April 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 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 (22 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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.
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