1994 BMW 3 Series 4.4L Petrol · M796 ORD
1994 BMW 3 Series (4.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 1994. Recorded mileage 161,856 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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M796 ORD Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 161,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M796 ORD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 3 Series (M796 ORD) between April 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
M796 ORD Mileage History
- 27/04/200692,967 mi
- 28/04/2007100,408 mi+7,441 mi
- 24/04/2008107,140 mi+6,732 mi
- 02/10/2009116,710 mi+9,570 mi
- 23/09/2010122,842 mi+6,132 mi
- 30/09/2011128,881 mi+6,039 mi
- 27/09/201213,594 mi-115,287 mi
- 28/09/2013141,672 mi+128,078 mi
- 18/10/2014147,159 mi+5,487 mi
- 22/08/2017148,475 mi+1,316 mi
- 21/01/2026161,856 mi+13,381 mi
Average of roughly 3,490 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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