1994 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · L522 PWJ
1994 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1994. Recorded mileage 117,877 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1796cc
L522 PWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2009
- 117,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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L522 PWJ Mileage History
- 08/01/2007103,644 mi
- 09/01/2007103,687 mi+43 mi
- 09/01/2007103,690 mi+3 mi
- 05/01/2008104,058 mi+368 mi
- 05/01/2009117,877 mi+13,819 mi
Average of roughly 7,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L522 PWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 3 Series (L522 PWJ) between January 2007 and January 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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