1993 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · L852 FBL
1993 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 63,180 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L852 FBL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 63,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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L852 FBL MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 3 Series (L852 FBL) between March 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
L852 FBL Mileage History
- 02/03/202262,781 mi
- 23/06/202663,180 mi+399 mi
Average of roughly 93 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E36)
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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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