1993 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · L162 BGA
1993 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 137,700 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1795cc
L162 BGA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2024
- 137,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L162 BGA Mileage History
- 28/09/200574,248 mi
- 11/09/200687,560 mi+13,312 mi
- 14/10/200794,861 mi+7,301 mi
- 16/10/200794,887 mi+26 mi
- 28/08/200899,376 mi+4,489 mi
- 18/08/2009103,087 mi+3,711 mi
- 16/08/2010107,293 mi+4,206 mi
- 16/08/2011111,955 mi+4,662 mi
- 19/08/2011112,039 mi+84 mi
- 08/08/2012114,792 mi+2,753 mi
- 29/07/2013117,071 mi+2,279 mi
- 31/07/2013117,107 mi+36 mi
- 31/07/2014122,490 mi+5,383 mi
- 26/08/2015125,690 mi+3,200 mi
- 10/08/2016129,094 mi+3,404 mi
- 10/08/2016129,094 mi
- 09/08/2017132,401 mi+3,307 mi
- 09/08/2017132,401 mi
- 06/08/2018133,437 mi+1,036 mi
- 28/08/2019134,544 mi+1,107 mi
- 26/03/2021135,848 mi+1,304 mi
- 18/04/2023136,792 mi+944 mi
- 09/04/2024137,700 mi+908 mi
Average of roughly 3,424 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
L162 BGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 3 Series (L162 BGA) between September 2005 and April 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”.
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