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1993 BMW M3 2.3L Petrol · L155 EAG

L155 EAG

1993 BMW M3 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1993. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2022.

Make & Model
BMW M3
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 06 Oct 2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (29 Jul 2022)
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 06 Oct 2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 29 Jul 2022
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1993
Engine
2300cc
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L155 EAG Key Findings

  • No MOT test records found for this registration
  • MOT expired on 06/10/2022

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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1993 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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SALVAGE & AUCTION

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SCRAPPED RECORD

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CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

Statutory CoD

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MOT Status

No MOT history available

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