1993 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · L631 CVM
1993 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1993. Recorded mileage 76,303 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19/03/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1796cc
L631 CVM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/03/2026
- 76,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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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L631 CVM Mileage History
- 13/10/202175,696 mi
- 05/03/202676,303 mi+607 mi
Average of roughly 138 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
L631 CVM 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 (L631 CVM) between October 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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