1994 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · M527 CTL
1994 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 37,500 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2009.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M527 CTL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2008
- 37,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M527 CTL Mileage History
- 03/08/200629,951 mi
- 21/11/200737,403 mi+7,452 mi
- 17/06/200837,442 mi+39 mi
- 01/07/200837,500 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 3,950 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
M527 CTL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 3 Series (M527 CTL) between August 2006 and July 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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