1993 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · L107 JOL
1993 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 116,666 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L107 JOL Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 116,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L107 JOL Mileage History
- 07/09/200694,685 mi
- 12/01/200796,031 mi+1,346 mi
- 11/09/2008103,366 mi+7,335 mi
- 12/09/2008103,366 mi
- 03/03/2010104,440 mi+1,074 mi
- 03/03/2010104,440 mi
- 03/03/2011106,416 mi+1,976 mi
- 03/03/2011106,416 mi
- 14/09/2012110,501 mi+4,085 mi
- 14/09/2012110,501 mi
- 22/10/2013112,541 mi+2,040 mi
- 22/10/2013112,541 mi
- 28/10/2014113,580 mi+1,039 mi
- 28/10/2014113,580 mi
- 06/11/2015113,886 mi+306 mi
- 06/11/2015113,886 mi
- 20/03/2017114,254 mi+368 mi
- 22/03/2017114,254 mi
- 14/03/2018114,770 mi+516 mi
- 14/03/2018114,770 mi
- 29/04/2019115,196 mi+426 mi
- 03/09/2021115,844 mi+648 mi
- 03/09/2021115,844 mi
- 22/09/2023115,872 mi+28 mi
- 12/11/2024116,238 mi+366 mi
- 10/03/2026116,666 mi+428 mi
- 10/03/2026116,666 mi
Average of roughly 1,127 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
L107 JOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 3 Series (L107 JOL) between September 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
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