1994 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · L571 DKN
1994 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Feb 1994. Recorded mileage 148,889 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L571 DKN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 148,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L571 DKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 3 Series (L571 DKN) between February 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (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.
L571 DKN Mileage History
- 22/02/2022124,129 mi
- 01/03/2023136,019 mi+11,890 mi
- 01/04/2025147,666 mi+11,647 mi
- 21/07/2026148,889 mi+1,223 mi
Average of roughly 5,617 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Plastic water pump impellers shatter, expansion tanks split along mould seams, and composite thermostat housings warp with age. A complete cooling overhaul is essential every 60k–80k miles.
- Rear Shock Mount TearingSerious
The sheet metal towers supporting the rear shock mounts can fatigue and tear out under rough road impacts, leaving the damper loose inside the boot.
- VANOS Rattle & Seal FailureModerate
The variable valve timing unit (single VANOS on M50TU/M52, dual on M52TU) suffers from Buna-N O-ring hardening and bearing axial play, leading to loss of low-end torque and a noisy marble-in-a-tin-can rattle.
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