1993 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · L206 FRX
1993 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 144,997 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2012. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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L206 FRX Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2011
- 144,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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L206 FRX Mileage History
- 12/10/2006123,041 mi
- 13/11/2007131,276 mi+8,235 mi
- 24/01/2009136,337 mi+5,061 mi
- 03/02/2009136,337 mi
- 06/04/2010141,701 mi+5,364 mi
- 07/05/2011144,997 mi+3,296 mi
Average of roughly 4,807 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
L206 FRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 3 Series (L206 FRX) between October 2006 and May 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”.
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