1994 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · L596 TPX
1994 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1994. Recorded mileage 170,164 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,164 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
L596 TPX Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2011
- 170,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 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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L596 TPX Mileage History
- 04/04/2006139,629 mi
- 07/06/2007147,355 mi+7,726 mi
- 12/06/2007147,421 mi+66 mi
- 24/04/2008152,945 mi+5,524 mi
- 24/04/2008152,945 mi
- 24/04/2009159,053 mi+6,108 mi
- 22/04/2010164,305 mi+5,252 mi
- 20/04/2011170,164 mi+5,859 mi
Average of roughly 6,055 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
L596 TPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 3 Series (L596 TPX) between April 2006 and April 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2011 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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