1993 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · VBZ 7434
1993 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1993. Recorded mileage 157,605 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/02/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/05/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1991cc
VBZ 7434 Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2011
- 157,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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
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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VBZ 7434 Mileage History
- 24/01/2006119,701 mi
- 08/02/2006119,866 mi+165 mi
- 06/02/2007127,129 mi+7,263 mi
- 15/02/2007127,203 mi+74 mi
- 09/02/2008133,754 mi+6,551 mi
- 09/02/2008133,754 mi
- 14/02/2009141,587 mi+7,833 mi
- 30/01/2010149,616 mi+8,029 mi
- 30/01/2010149,616 mi
- 05/02/2011157,518 mi+7,902 mi
- 10/02/2011157,605 mi+87 mi
- 10/02/2011157,605 mi
Average of roughly 7,513 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
VBZ 7434 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 3 Series (VBZ 7434) between January 2006 and February 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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