1994 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · L12 CAV
1994 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23 May 1994. Recorded mileage 130,032 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L12 CAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 130,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
L12 CAV 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 1994 BMW 3 Series (L12 CAV) between September 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
L12 CAV Mileage History
- 08/09/2023129,873 mi
- 20/10/2023129,879 mi+6 mi
- 16/10/2024129,979 mi+100 mi
- 21/07/2026130,020 mi+41 mi
- 21/07/2026130,032 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 55 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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