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A1 DWJ

1993 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

53,048 mi
Last recorded53,048 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 3 Series121,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 DWJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 53,048 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 53,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 52,967 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 52,917 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 52,856 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 52,782 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 52,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 52,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,531 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 52,531 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 52,091 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,342 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 50,625 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,011 miles

Both front suspension bump stops badly deteriorated, not a MOT failure

Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,972 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

headlamp verticle aim n/w

o/s front shock absorber weak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 48,788 miles

Headlamp level system not working

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2012 48,788 miles

Headlamp level system not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,855 miles

HEADLAMP LEVEL SYSTEM NOT WORKING

HEADLAMP WASHERS LEAKING

Fail 12 Jul 2011 47,852 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

HEADLAMP LEVEL SYSTEM NOT WORKING

HEADLAMP WASHERS LEAKING

Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,052 miles

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,009 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

n/s/r brake disc scored

o/s/f lower part of sill slightly corrded

Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 45,366 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,529 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

offside wiper deteriorating

Fail 10 Jul 2007 44,529 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

offside wiper deteriorating

Fail 19 Jul 2006 43,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,406 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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A1 DWJ is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A1 DWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 DWJ registered?

A1 DWJ is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is A1 DWJ safe to buy?

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