1994 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · M466 OAJ
1994 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 86,046 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2010.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M466 OAJ Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2009
- 86,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M466 OAJ Mileage History
- 16/10/200679,489 mi
- 24/10/200679,498 mi+9 mi
- 25/10/200781,987 mi+2,489 mi
- 25/10/200782,003 mi+16 mi
- 20/10/200883,911 mi+1,908 mi
- 20/10/200883,911 mi
- 24/09/200986,046 mi+2,135 mi
- 24/09/200986,046 mi
Average of roughly 2,230 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
M466 OAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 3 Series (M466 OAJ) between October 2006 and September 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2009 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 (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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