1993 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · L182 CLJ
1993 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 1993. Recorded mileage 111,994 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L182 CLJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2021
- 111,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L182 CLJ 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 (L182 CLJ) between September 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
L182 CLJ Mileage History
- 30/09/200672,707 mi
- 03/10/200672,710 mi+3 mi
- 25/09/200776,446 mi+3,736 mi
- 26/09/200879,827 mi+3,381 mi
- 26/10/200983,695 mi+3,868 mi
- 28/10/200983,695 mi
- 27/10/201086,943 mi+3,248 mi
- 27/10/201086,943 mi
- 25/10/201189,755 mi+2,812 mi
- 29/10/201292,696 mi+2,941 mi
- 30/10/201292,703 mi+7 mi
- 31/10/201396,095 mi+3,392 mi
- 01/11/201396,096 mi+1 mi
- 17/10/201498,377 mi+2,281 mi
- 03/11/2015101,122 mi+2,745 mi
- 03/11/2015101,122 mi
- 24/10/2016103,988 mi+2,866 mi
- 02/11/2017106,675 mi+2,687 mi
- 26/10/2018108,605 mi+1,930 mi
- 01/11/2019111,355 mi+2,750 mi
- 07/11/2019111,355 mi
- 04/11/2020111,753 mi+398 mi
- 03/11/2021111,994 mi+241 mi
Average of roughly 2,603 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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