1994 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Diesel · M62 DEX
1994 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1994. Recorded mileage 229,454 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,454 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2498cc
M62 DEX Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2010
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M62 DEX Mileage History
- 11/10/2006203,457 mi
- 26/10/2006203,457 mi
- 25/10/2007212,870 mi+9,413 mi
- 25/10/2007212,870 mi
- 03/10/2008222,944 mi+10,074 mi
- 10/10/2008223,003 mi+59 mi
- 23/10/2009229,328 mi+6,325 mi
- 02/11/2009229,454 mi+126 mi
Average of roughly 8,495 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
M62 DEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 3 Series (M62 DEX) between October 2006 and November 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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