1993 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Diesel · L127 GDV
1993 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Oct 1993. Recorded mileage 189,312 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L127 GDV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 189,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L127 GDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 3 Series (L127 GDV) between October 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 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 (30 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”.
L127 GDV Mileage History
- 12/10/2005116,639 mi
- 12/10/2006121,126 mi+4,487 mi
- 12/10/2007126,038 mi+4,912 mi
- 20/10/2008131,170 mi+5,132 mi
- 05/10/2009135,800 mi+4,630 mi
- 15/10/2010140,897 mi+5,097 mi
- 11/10/2011145,945 mi+5,048 mi
- 09/10/2012152,211 mi+6,266 mi
- 01/10/2013157,627 mi+5,416 mi
- 22/10/2014162,161 mi+4,534 mi
- 16/10/2015164,740 mi+2,579 mi
- 18/10/2016169,871 mi+5,131 mi
- 12/03/2019169,967 mi+96 mi
- 17/10/2020185,706 mi+15,739 mi
- 01/07/2023187,292 mi+1,586 mi
- 13/10/2023187,333 mi+41 mi
- 16/10/2023187,333 mi
- 14/07/2025187,917 mi+584 mi
- 15/07/2025187,927 mi+10 mi
- 16/07/2026189,312 mi+1,385 mi
Average of roughly 3,501 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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