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1993 JM

2011 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

173,307 mi
Last recorded173,307 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1993 JM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 173,307 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 167,025 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 157,899 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 142,025 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2021 122,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside front undertray damaged and the oil leak is above that, strongly advise getting it checked. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 103,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 99,063 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users pos boost leak (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 92,342 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 92,324 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 81,463 miles

Nearside Front Wheel slightly buckled

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Undertrays slightly damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2015 76,198 miles

Both front jacking blocks, and engine undertray damaged

Both front wheels slightly buckled

Fail 29 Dec 2015 76,198 miles

Both front jacking blocks, and engine undertray damaged

Both front wheels slightly buckled

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb replaced PRS (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Replenished reservoir with water. Headlamp washers work now as well (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 66,945 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 50,723 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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1993 JM is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 86,482 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 1993 JM, 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 15 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1993 JM registered?

1993 JM is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 January 2011.

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