1993 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · L271 JOP
1993 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 148,955 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
L271 JOP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 148,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L271 JOP Mileage History
- 22/07/2026148,955 mi
- 22/07/2026148,955 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
L271 JOP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 3 Series (L271 JOP) between July 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 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 (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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