1993 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Diesel · L868 FBL
1993 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 144,928 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2014.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L868 FBL Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2013
- 144,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L868 FBL Mileage History
- 07/04/2006106,455 mi
- 06/04/2007109,731 mi+3,276 mi
- 27/03/2008109,853 mi+122 mi
- 30/03/2009114,882 mi+5,029 mi
- 23/02/2010116,175 mi+1,293 mi
- 05/03/2010116,342 mi+167 mi
- 17/02/2011123,954 mi+7,612 mi
- 07/03/2011124,635 mi+681 mi
- 08/03/2011124,635 mi
- 22/02/2012134,375 mi+9,740 mi
- 06/03/2012134,375 mi
- 11/03/2013144,928 mi+10,553 mi
Average of roughly 5,554 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
L868 FBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 3 Series (L868 FBL) between April 2006 and March 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
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