1994 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · M301 ARL
1994 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 136,562 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M301 ARL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2025
- 136,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M301 ARL Mileage History
- 03/05/2024129,562 mi
- 03/05/2024129,562 mi
- 24/05/2025136,562 mi+7,000 mi
Average of roughly 6,627 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
M301 ARL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 3 Series (M301 ARL) between May 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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