1991 BMW 3 Series 1.6L Petrol · J143 HCN
1991 BMW 3 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 101,505 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2007. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2007
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J143 HCN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2006
- 101,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J143 HCN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 3 Series (J143 HCN) between July 2006 and November 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”; “Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”.
J143 HCN Mileage History
- 13/07/2006101,481 mi
- 17/11/2006101,505 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 69 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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