1994 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · M835 PRB
1994 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 244,998 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jan 2012. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jan 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 244,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- 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.
M835 PRB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2011
- 244,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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M835 PRB Mileage History
- 15/07/2006231,977 mi
- 20/07/2006231,977 mi
- 31/12/2010244,998 mi+13,021 mi
- 05/01/2011244,998 mi
Average of roughly 2,909 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
M835 PRB 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 (M835 PRB) between July 2006 and January 2011.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2011 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 (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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