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L101 DPM

1994 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,479 mi
Last recorded106,479 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 DPM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 106,479 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 105,811 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 105,081 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 104,255 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 92,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2015 92,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,229 miles

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

all brake pipes have been covered in grease,I am unable to tell if they are corroded

the rear sills are corroded

the rear subframe bushes are deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2014 81,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

all brake pipes have been covered in grease,I am unable to tell if they are corroded

the rear sills are corroded

the rear subframe bushes are deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,141 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 74,141 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 68,141 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 68,141 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 67,952 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,269 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,751 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,377 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 620,278 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 58,893 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,836 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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L101 DPM is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1994 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 122,065 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 L101 DPM, 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 32 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 L101 DPM registered?

L101 DPM is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 January 1994.

Is L101 DPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L101 DPM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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