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A11 DMW

1993 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

135,688 mi
Last recorded135,688 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 DMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 135,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 135,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 135,142 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 135,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 134,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 133,904 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 133,257 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 132,590 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 130,594 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 129,040 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 126,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 126,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 122,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 122,006 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 115,702 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 110,377 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust mount broken but still supported

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 105,758 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Aug 2011 102,806 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 99,059 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 93,436 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 89,297 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 87,186 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 84,467 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 84,467 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 79,542 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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A11 DMW is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1993 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 121,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 DMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A11 DMW registered?

A11 DMW is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 August 1993.

Is A11 DMW safe to buy?

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