1993 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · L717 CVM
1993 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 120,198 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L717 CVM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2012
- 120,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L717 CVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 3 Series (L717 CVM) between March 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)”; “Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)”.
L717 CVM Mileage History
- 30/03/200690,147 mi
- 04/12/200691,952 mi+1,805 mi
- 24/04/200791,998 mi+46 mi
- 25/04/200791,998 mi
- 23/04/2008100,859 mi+8,861 mi
- 12/06/2008100,888 mi+29 mi
- 12/06/2008100,888 mi
- 19/06/2009105,505 mi+4,617 mi
- 19/06/2009105,505 mi
- 17/06/2010111,105 mi+5,600 mi
- 26/07/2010105,805 mi-5,300 mi
- 26/07/2010105,805 mi
- 26/07/2011116,744 mi+10,939 mi
- 27/07/2011116,752 mi+8 mi
- 10/09/2012120,196 mi+3,444 mi
- 15/09/2012120,198 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,649 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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